Heather Harris

Study Abroad Advisor

Heather joined the UFIC in 2026 as the advisor for Africa, Latin America, Middle East, and Oceania programs. A Gainesville native and UF alumna, she holds a BA in Spanish and Anthropology from the University of Florida and an MA in Intercultural Relations from Lesley University, as well as TEFL certification from WorldTeach. She studied abroad for a semester in Spain with Arcadia University.

Heather lived and worked abroad for 15 years in Chile, China, Indonesia, and Morocco, most recently at the Arabic Language Institute in Fez. She has extensive experience in international education, spanning EFL teaching, teacher training, and study abroad administration with domestic and international universities, community colleges, high schools, and language centers. She has presented at NAFSA regional and All-ALC national conferences. She recently served on committees for the Forum EMEA 2026 Conference and Tangier 2026 Regional Seminar, and as a Critical Language Scholarship reviewer.

In her free time, Heather enjoys traveling, yoga, and reading. She is a PADI-certified SCUBA rescue diver, and is working her way up the Scoville scale of extra spicy chili peppers. She also loves food and cuddly, furry animals.