Heather is happy to be part of the Vibrant Communities team as the Associate Director for Cities Deepening Community practice. Before this position she was a Manager in the Learning Centre where she organized Community of Practices, learning opportunities, tools and resources for community change.  Heather brings over 13 years of public health knowledge to this position and 20 years of experience generating action at a grassroots level using ABCD and Collective Impact. 

Heather is a lifelong learner and has just recently got her certificate in Knowledge Mobilization from the University of Guelph.  She has a Bachelor's degree in Health Studies from Brock University, a Graduate diploma in Nutritional Science from Canberra University, Australia, a Graduate Diploma in Health Promotion from Canadore College

Heather loves guiding groups through the community development process of planning, engagement, implementation, and sustainability of local community efforts.  Heather has presented at several provincial, national and international conferences regarding her work on walkable communities and building healthy communities.

Heather resides in Ontario with her family. When she is not baking, she is either camping or volunteering her time at her children's school, local Scouting and as a member of the local Optimist club.