Heather Hansen is a global communication specialist who helps leaders speak up and inspire action. She consults with multinational companies to address language and accent bias, and to build unmuted cultures where every voice belongs. Named to the 2024 Thinkers50 Radar list, Heather is the author of Unmuted and the TEDx talk speaker behind 2 Billion Voices. Her upcoming book, Accent Matters (2026), will be the first business-focused guide to navigating accent bias. Originally from California, USA, Heather lives in Singapore, where she’s pursuing a doctorate in linguistics at Nanyang Technological University. Learn more at heatherhansen.com