Sustainer Director

Heather DeBuse

(she/her)

Heather DeBuse is a lifelong “do gooder”. From Girl Scouts, to Junior League, to Impact100, Heather has always looked for ways to get involved in her community. As a dedicated teacher of 30+ years,  Heather brings passion and innovation to her classroom at Indian Creek School, where she fosters a love for learning and empowers young minds to reach their fullest potential. She also shares her passion for running as lead coach for the school’s Girls on the Run program.

Beyond the classroom, Heather is a force for positive change in her community. As the founding president of Impact100 Greater Chesapeake, she leads a collective giving organization that pools resources to fund transformational grants for local nonprofits. Heather’s visionary leadership has helped Impact100 Greater Chesapeake make a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals and families in the Anne Arundel County community.

Heather’s commitment to service extends beyond Impact100. She was a 20+ year active volunteer with the Junior League, where she contributed her time and expertise to initiatives that address pressing community needs and promote lasting social change. Additionally, Heather is involved with Charting Careers, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth through career exploration and mentorship opportunities.

Heather holds advanced degrees from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and Loyola College of Baltimore. With her unwavering dedication to and compassionate spirit, Heather DeBuse embodies the true essence of a leader, educator, and community champion. Her impact resonates throughout the community, inspiring others to join her in making the world a better place, one act of kindness and one lesson at a time.