Heather Haseley is the inaugural Chief Lifelong Learning Officer at Imperial College London, where she leads Imperial Lifelong Learning, a central pillar of the Science for Humanity strategy.
She is dedicated to bridging the gap between discovery and practice, ensuring that science-led, future-focused learning uplifts individuals, businesses, and communities globally. Previously, Heather served as Dean of Postgraduate and Online Education and Director of Education Innovation at the University of Exeter, where she co- led an institutional skills-based curriculum refresh, scaled online education, and co- drafted the AI strategy. As Co-Founder and Executive Director of ASU Learning Futures, she built an innovation hub, secured major partnerships, and led immersive learning projects with partners like Zoom and Unity. She has also held leadership roles at the University of Pennsylvania, Northwestern, and Columbia University. In addition, Heather is a Trustee of QS Impact charity.
