Heather Long is the Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, where her daily work centers on enhancing economic conditions for military service members, veterans, and the American middle-class. She is recognized for her ability to explain complex economic topics clearly, making her a frequent guest on TV, radio, and podcasts. Long is a regular contributor to Marketplace Radio and has appeared on networks such as MSNBC, CNN, BBC, Fox Business, CNBC, CBS, PBS, and C-SPAN.