The Heart of Notre Dame’s Workforce
For Heather Christophersen ’98, vice president for human resources at Notre Dame, leadership means having the courage to take risks and empowering others to do the same.
A former building manager at LaFortune Student Center, Heather now leads the team that shapes Notre Dame’s distinctive workplace culture, one that recently earned the University the title of Best Large Employer in America by Forbes—a distinction based entirely on employee feedback.
Join us as Heather reflects on the lessons discovered along her career journey, the strategic opportunities found within the challenges facing higher ed, and the ways Notre Dame continues to put its most valuable asset—its people—first.
This episode was originally released on September 18, 2025. To explore more, please visit their website.
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