Heather directs the communications, marketing and annual giving areas at CHM, with an aim to grow awareness, engagement and support in the Center's work. She is a member of the National Association of Science Writers and a board member of Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts. Prior to CHM, Heather was Director of Marketing at Overture Center for the Arts in Madison and worked for a variety of non-profit arts groups along the West Coast of the United States. Heather holds a MA Arts Criticism & Management degree from City University–London as well as BA English Literature and BA Theatre & Drama - Acting Specialist degrees from UW–Madison. She also holds a Professional Fundraising Certificate from UW–Madison Division of Continuing Studies and a CalArts Graphic Design Specialization.