Access to technology should not be a privilege—it should be a pathway to opportunity.
Heather Deggans has dedicated her career to making technology more accessible, helping Microsoft partners and customers harness its power to drive impact, efficiency, and growth.
Heather developed a full-funnel marketing approach, creating a repeatable, data-driven model that enables Microsoft partners to market, sell, and deliver the value of Microsoft Cloud solutions. She has also led workshops on Microsoft Teams, demonstrating how technology fosters collaboration, accelerates decision-making, and democratizes access to information.
Beyond marketing innovation, Heather has strengthened the Americas partner ecosystem, scaling partner reach and optimizing operations. She launched a roundtable series to turn partner insights into action, improving enablement and efficiency while reinforcing Microsoft’s leadership in the industry.
Heather’s passion extends to cultural transformation and career development. She spearheaded the Brené Brown Empathy in Action program and Dare to Lead course, equipping leaders with skills to foster psychological safety. She also mentors professionals inside and outside Microsoft and champions diversity and inclusion through initiatives like the Annual Better Together Women’s Leadership Summit, celebrating women in leadership and fostering allyship.
“Technology should be available to all to help every person on the planet to achieve more.” — Heather Deggans
Heather’s leadership is built on three key strategies: expanding opportunities within and beyond Microsoft, mobilizing funding to promote access and equity, and strengthening Microsoft’s standing as a leading employer through inclusive leadership programs.
Through collaboration, innovation, and advocacy, Heather is paving the way for a more inclusive and accessible future in technology.
About #empowHER50 campaign:
This campaign celebrates women leaders at Microsoft, past and present, who have been instrumental in democratizing access to technology, opportunity, and growth. By honoring their contributions over the last half-century, this campaign highlights stories of resilience, innovation, and inclusivity. Through digital spotlights, a commemorative coffee table book, live recognition events, and more, the campaign inspires collective action toward achieving equitable societal goals. To learn more about empowHER50, please visit https://womenincloud.com/empowHER50
To learn about Microsoft 50th celebrations: https://news.microsoft.com/microsoft-50/
