Heather Johnston

Heather Johnston is the founder and Executive Director of two organizations deeply involved in building the modern State of Israel. U.S. Israel Education Association educates and serves government leaders to facilitate important dialogue and cooperation between the United States and Israel. For more than a decade, Heather has led senior members of Congress on advanced educational tours to Israel. In addition, the Birmingham, AL native founded JH Israel which helped establish the National Leadership Center (NLC) in Ariel, Israel. The NLC hosts programs that have given more than 85,000 Israeli and Arab youth an unparalleled experiential learning adventure in biblical leadership and life purpose. Heather studied Communications at Auburn University and completed her ThM at Beeson Divinity School. She resides in Birmingham with her husband, Bruce. Together they have two children, David and Mallory.