Heather Ivey is an Admissions Specialist in the Office of Graduate Admissions at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Her duties include the recruitment and admission of international students into various programs. Heather has a passion for helping others and brings international experience to the Graduate Admissions team.

Before accepting the position with UT, Heather lived abroad in Thailand for 21 years and worked in an Education Group for 10 years with over 2,500 students as the Public Relations and Communications Director and Foreign Admissions Director. Heather speaks, reads, and writes Thai as a second language. 

Heather graduated from Payap University in Thailand with a BA in international business management. She enjoys education and is excited to be a part of the UT Community. Heather plans to continue her education to obtain a MS in strategic and digital communications.

Outside of work, she enjoys Hallmark movies, volunteering in activities with youth, reading, singing, spending time with family and friends, and continuing her Thai language skills.