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Heather Rivard

Questioner · DISC type c
Board Member at NYISO
📍 Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States

Heather Rivard is a recently retired energy executive with over 30 years of experience, now serving on the NYISO Board of Directors. She was formerly the Senior Vice President of Transmission & Distribution at Southern California Edison, where she led grid operations and modernization. She holds an MBA and a BSE in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan.

Following a long career, Heather retired to focus on her new role as a grandmother. She has a passion for safety and people, shaped by personal experiences, and was a Girl Scout for over a decade. In high school, she ran cross country and track, valuing the camaraderie of being part of a team.

She began her career as an aerospace engineer, working for NASA at the Johnson Space Center and for the Department of Defense.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Board Member
Location
Detroit Metropolitan Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Heather shows up

Systematic
Value Seeker
Cautious & Analytical

They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Heather cares about

Grid Modernization
Her recent SVP role at Southern California Edison was directly responsible for the operation, maintenance, and modernization of the electrical grid.
Leadership Coaching
Identifies as an Executive Coach and holds a "Leadership Coaching for Organizational Performance" certification, showing a commitment to developing leaders.
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Career

Work history

7-2025
Board Member
NYISO
9-2021 - 7-2025
Senior Vice President - Transmission & Distribution
Southern California Edison (SCE)
11-2016 - 9-2021
Senior Vice President - Electric Distribution
DTE Energy
3-2015 - 11-2016
Vice President - Electric Distribution
DTE Energy
1-2014 - 3-2015
Vice President - Corporate Services
DTE Energy
In the press

Media appearances

PRESS RELEASE | NYISO Appoints Heather Rivard to Board of Directors. Featured in NYISO
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NYISO Announces 2 New Board Members. Featured in RTO Insider
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Education
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.S.E.)
University of Michigan College of Engineering
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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