Heather Henry's Biography
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Full Name:
Heather French Henry
Gender:
Female
Family:
Husband: Stephen; 2 Children: Harper, Taylor
Birth Place:
Maysville, KY
Home City:
Louisville, KY
Master's, Design, University of Cincinnati, 1997-2001
BS, Fashion Design, University of Cincinnati, 1992-1997
Candidate, Secretary of State, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2019
No caucus information on file.
Deputy Commissioner, Department of Veterans Affairs, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2016-present
Designer/Owner, Heather French Henry Limited Liability Company, 2008-present
Commissioner, Department of Veterans Affairs, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 2014-2016
Executive Director, Heather French Foundation for Veterans, Incorporated, 2000-2014
Anchor, WDRB Fox 41, 2001-2002
Designer, J. Peterman Company, 1996-1997
Member, Daughters of the American Revolution, present
Board Member, Future Fund Endowment, present
Co-Founder/Board Member, Kentucky Prostate Cancer Coalition, present
President, Rosemary Clooney Museum, present
Board Member, Sullivan University Student Veterans Organization, present
Member, Woman's Club of Louisville, present
Miss America, Miss America Organization, 2000
Awards:
Chuck Mattingly Veterans Legislative Award (American Legion State of KY, 2017)
Silver Helmet Award (AMVETS, 2016)
EEO Employment Diversity Award (2015)
USA CARES - Patriot Award (2013)
Most Admired Woman (Todays Magazine, 2012)
Martha Washington Spirit Award (Ladies Auxiliary Medal Military Order of the Purple Heart, 2004)
Bronze Medal (Chapel of the Four Chaplains, 2002)
Ten Outstanding Young Americans (American Jaycees, 2001)
Gold Merit Award (VFW, 2001)
Public Spirit Award (American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, 2000)
Public Relations Award (American Legion, 2000)
Americanism Award (VFW, 2000)
Humanitarian Award (AMVETS, 2000)
American Patriot Award (National Non-Commissioned Officers Association)
Advocate of the Year (National Coalition for Homeless Veterans)
Woman of Achievement Award (Miss America Scholarship Organization, 2000)
Medal of Honor (National Daughters of the American Revolution, 2000)
Publications:
Todays Woman Magazine (Todays Woman, 2012)
Claires Magic Shoes (2003)
Pepper's Purple Heart: A Veterans Day Story (2003)
Flying Away
Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Jellybeans: A Fourth of July Story
What Freedom Means to Me: A Flag Day Story