Heather Kadavy

Heather Kadavy is the Director of Membership Success at the Third Party Risk Association (TPRA), where she advances the global Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) community by connecting practitioners, service providers, and thought leaders across the broader GRC ecosystem.

With nearly 35 years of experience in financial services, Heather brings deep expertise across TPRM, Enterprise Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Information security, Business Resiliency, Vendor Governance, and Regulatory Risk. Prior to joining TPRA in 2023, she led and matured multiple enterprise-wide risk programs at a Nebraska-based financial institution, overseeing more than 1,000 third-party relationships, due diligence processes, and contract management activities. She has also provided independent TPRM executive consulting to organizations seeking to strengthen their programs and practices.

A passionate educator and facilitator, Heather has designed and delivered risk and compliance training for thousands and has served in leadership and board roles supporting local, regional, and statewide peer collaborations among financial institutions, regulators, law enforcement, and industry organizations.

Known as a natural connector, Heather believes meaningful relationships are the foundation of strong risk management. Her approach blends technical expertise with kindness, clarity, and collaboration, helping individuals and organizations grow their influence while strengthening the TPRM profession.

Heather holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and has held multiple professional certifications, including but not limited to: Certified Enterprise Risk Professional (CERP), Certified Third Party Risk Management (CTPRM), and Certified Banking Vendor Manager (CBVM). 

Based in Lincoln, Nebraska, Heather enjoys volunteering, puzzles, baking, and time with family and friends. She welcomes connection through TPRA and LinkedIn to continue the TPRM Global Conversation.