People

Q: If you could be an Olympic athlete, what sport would you compete in?
A: If I could be an Olympic athlete, I would want to compete in gymnastics. During my school years, I took gymnastics lessons and participated in competitions. The floor exercise was always my favorite.

Q: What is your favorite trip? Why?
A: In March, 2017, I visited my then-boyfriend, now-husband, Robbie in France. His career had taken him to Paris where he lived for six months. I loved my visit because I was able to experience the sights of the city through the eyes of a resident.

Q: If you could be any superhero, which one would you be? Why? 
A: If I could be any superhero, I would want to be Wonder Woman. She's strong in body and in mind!

Q: Tell us about one of your favorite traditions.
A: For the past decade or so, on Christmas Eve, my family likes to get Greek food from the Lebanon Farmer's Market for our evening meal. My favorite dish is pastitsio, a baked pasta dish with ground meat and a béchamel sauce.

Q: If you could be in any TV show from your childhood, what would it be? Why?
A: When I was growing up, I thought it would be fun to be a contestant on Nickelodeon's Legends of the Hidden Temple! Looking back, I'm not sure why I enjoyed the show so much, as it seems rather silly now. But, I do know it would be cool to do the different challenges since I love fitness and working out!

Senior Director of Education & Professional Development

Heather Bleiler, senior director of education & professional development, is responsible for the management of LeadingAge PA's education offerings including, but not limited to, in-person events, the learning management system, and webinar programs. She cultivates relationships with members, faculty, and speakers and identifies appropriate topics and content for the Association's educational activities. 

Bleiler has extensive experience working in associations, including previous roles supporting LeadingAge PA members. She returned to the Association in 2017 as manager of education & research and was promoted to director of education in 2021 and again in 2023 to senior director of education & professional development. She earned her Master of Science in education in learning design and technology from Purdue University, and a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Rutgers University.