Melissa Heller, Deputy City Manager for the City of Coral Springs, received Credentialed Manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA). Heller is one of over 1,300 local government management professionals currently credentialed through the ICMA Voluntary Credentialing program.
ICMA’s mission is to advance professional local government through leadership, management, innovation, and ethics and by increasing the proficiency of appointed chief administrative officers, assistant administrators, and other employees who serve local governments and regional entities around the world. The organization has13,000 members in 27 countries.
City Manager Frank Babinec said, “Professional development is paramount in our organization, because it allows us as public servants to more effectively create and sustain thriving communities. Obtaining this certification, which is extensive, is an incredible achievement and serves as a testament to Melissa’s commitment to providing the highest level of service to the City of Coral Springs.”
To receive the prestigious ICMA credential, a member must have significant experience as a senior management executive in local government; have earned a degree in public administration or a related field; and demonstrated a commitment to high standards of integrity and to lifelong learning and professional development.
Heller began her career with the City of Coral Springs as the Director of Finance in 2011 and was named Deputy City Manager in 2018. She oversees the City Clerk’s Office, the Office of Economic Development, Finance Department, Purchasing, Parks & Recreation and the Coral Springs Museum of Art. Prior to joining the city, Heller served 12 years with Broward County, eventually earning the position of Deputy Chief Financial Officer.
