Welcome to the ECNV Family, Heather Sailes

Originally Published in September 2022, ECNV Newsletter

We're excited to introduce new staff to the ECNV family.

Heather Sailes has over 16 years of experience in the customer service arena.   She is a new information and referral intern. Heather currently works at a local Home Depot where she has received several awards for customer service. Heather has lived experience with a disability, as she has been totally blind since birth. Due to her lifelong disability, she has always been interested in supporting others, especially those with disabilities. This led to her completing a bachelor’s degree at Longwood University in 2002 after graduating Magna Cum Laude from Northern Virginia Community College.

Heather has participated in pilot programs and continues to study various adaptive technologies for the blind and has served in various volunteer, tutoring, and internship roles throughout her life in support of others. In her free time, she enjoys reading authors such as John Jakes and spending time with her cats Raja and Zaia.

Heather looks forward to continuing to use her life experiences and education to assist those with disabilities and impact their lives in a positive way. She is excited to be a part of the ECNV Team!