Heather Popovics is a freshman attending Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut. She is currently enrolled in the Accelerated Dual-Degree program for Advertising and Integrated Communications, with a minor in Marketing.  She is on the Quinnipiac Sideline Cheerleading team and supports the Division One basketball teams by cheering them on. Heather has worked with St. John’s University, Staten Island Food Initiative, and City Harvest on the “Difference Makers Campaign.” This was a community based program that spread the word about healthy foods across Staten Island.  Heather has also worked with the YMCA’s Drug Counseling Services. She has designed advertisements to spread awareness about the free counseling services and even took part in a viral campaign. She is continuing to use her creative style to help her become successful in the field of advertising.