geek, Tammycreative problem-solver,
product manager, instigator,
social technologies hand-holder,
& occasional purveyor of useful
information.

Specializing in the development, growth, and management of social technologies, Tammy Young Heck is a Professional MacGyver. For 10 years, Tammy has been actively involved in online communities and products – developing, participating, moderating, growing, and managing. Her background in clinical psychology has grounded her experience and deep understanding of user and community dynamics.

As Product Manager, she helped launch one of the early Health 2.0 sites, Healthcare Scoop. She has worked to evangelize the web and social technologies for health applications and has provided guidance and training to executives, colleagues, and members of the community. Now, she’s working within an international, professional services firm to help craft a dynamic collaborative intranet.

Actively monitoring news, policy, and research impacting technology and the internet, she serves as a resource, consultant, collaborator, and subject matter expert. Tammy’s professional flexibility and reputation for creatively addressing challenges allow her to fluidly move between teams, projects, products, and industries. Her knowledge, skill, and vision help keep products relevant and teams focused.

For more information about Tammy’s professional experience or her current work, please visit her LinkedIn page.