NEXUS Global
Liza Heavener has a diverse work experience, starting their career as a Campaign Manager for the Brookhaven Town Democratic Committee in 2007. Liza then worked as a Development & Events Associate for the Faith & Politics Institute from 2008 to 2009. Following that, they served as the Political Action Committee Administrator for the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association (AOPA) from 2009 to 2012.
In 2012, Liza became a Co-Founder of DeforestACTION, where they led an international team and contributed to the rescue and conservation efforts for endangered orangutans. Liza also launched an innovative program called "Earthwatchers" to protect rainforests from illegal logging.
Liza's next role was as an Associate Director of Advocacy & Engagement for the American Nurses Association from 2013 to 2016. During this time, they managed advocacy campaigns and engaged with stakeholders to promote the nursing profession.
Since 2015, Liza has been the Founding Chair of the Nexus Working Group on Animal Welfare & Biodiversity Conservation, where they have been focused on bringing together next-generation philanthropists and social entrepreneurs to address global issues.
Most recently, Liza has been serving as the Chief Operating Officer for the NEXUS Global Summit, a leading global network dedicated to advancing impactful solutions and uniting the next generation of change-makers.
Liza Heavener completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Business, Political Science, and Psychology at Eastern Mennonite University, where they studied from 2003 to 2007. In 2006, they also briefly attended Howard University with a focus on Business and Marketing, although they did not obtain a degree from there. Additionally, in January 2018, Liza obtained a certification as a Destination Impact Member from the Raikes Foundation.
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NEXUS Global
Founded in 2011, NEXUS has grown to be the largest network of significant next-gen philanthropists, impact investors and social entrepreneurs in the world. We are a global community founded to bridge these communities and build allies to catalyze new leadership and accelerate needed political, societal, indigenous, financial, environmental, and equal justice solutions. Our mission is to connect, inspire, and activate exceptional social innovators and the next generation of influential families. We conduct research and provide thought leadership to facilitate collaboration and build a global culture of philanthropy. We convene working groups on critical social issues and collaborate with the UN and heads of state on launching new initiatives that serve humanity. NEXUS puts the hope and promise of young people on the world stage by bringing together leaders at regional NEXUS events for inspiration, education, dialogue, and collaborative problem-solving. We have hosted over 40 Summits across six continents to connect young people from diverse backgrounds and link communities that would otherwise never meet. We have membership from over 70+ countries and have hosted summits at The United Nations, The White House, No. 10 Downing Street and with the First Lady of Australia. We envision a global community that promotes a just and sustainable world that celebrates diversity and governs by the paradigm that “we are all in this together.”