Heather Stritzke

· Planned and executed summer arts education program with other board members.

· Developed and maintained extended community relationships.

· Coordinated with other local institutions for services and support.

· Engaged in regular council business including: policy development, city planning, interviewing, trainings, and community engagement.

· Demonstrated ability to navigate contentious and emotionally fraught political and social situations in a sensitive and professional manner.

· Interfaced with constituents .

· Represented the city on the county housing authority board in 2017-2018.

· Represented the city council as liaison to the public library board 2015-2017.

· Participated in numerous city planning projects.

· Gained experience in budgeting, project planning and execution, and city administration.

• Enhanced leadership skills by participating in team-building activities and workshops.
• Developed communication abilities through public speaking exercises and group presentations.
• Implemented collaborative projects, fostering teamwork and problem-solving skills among students.
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when tensions ran high during group deliberations and negotiations.
• Cultivated positive rapport with fellow participants which enabled mediation between opposing viewpoints and ultimately led to successful decision-making.