Heather Nielsen

Heather Nielsen is a Content Programmer at Arizent, where she develops compelling programming and secures high-level speakers for events across three of the company’s leading brands: Accounting Today, Financial Planning, and Employee Benefit News. As part of the Events, Conferences, and Live Media team, she plays a key role in shaping engaging experiences for industry professionals.

A strategic and business-savvy professional, Heather brings deep expertise in event management, marketing strategy, brand development, and audience engagement. She is known for her meticulous project management skills and attention to detail, consistently delivering high-impact experiences and measurable results. Heather excels at building strong relationships with clients, colleagues, and partners through clear, collaborative communication.

Before joining Arizent, Heather held senior B2B marketing roles at Major, Lindsey & Africa, ALM Media, and SharedXpertise Media.

She holds an MBA from the Zicklin School of Business and earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Millersville University."