Doran receives Native 40 Under 40 award

In December, Heather Doran was announced as a recipient of the 2021 Native American 40 under 40 Award.

The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development (The National Center) announced the 2021 class of Native American 40 Under 40 award recipients. The Native American 40 Under 40 awards represent the best and brightest emerging Indian Country leaders. Every year, 40 American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian leaders under the age of 40 are inducted in recognition of their leadership, initiative and dedication and for making significant contributions in their business and/or their community. Award winners include leaders working in numerous fields, including academia, government, non-profits, tourism, nature conservation, technology and more.

Doran is Chief of Staff/Global Director for Industry, Apps, and Data Marketing at Microsoft.

A Choctaw tribal member, Heather has used her position to champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, including being a strong voice for Native American hiring and inclusion by serving as a Native and Indigenous Employee Resource Group member.