About Heather
Heather was born and raised in Edmonton. She is a graduate of the Edmonton Public School System as well as of the University of Alberta and Dalhousie University. She views Edmonton Public Schools as focal points for community development within Edmonton.
She is committed to community development in Canada and abroad. Since 2004 she has run a very successful fundraising and awareness initiative for a community run school for orphans and vulnerable children in Zambia. This work has deepened her understanding of the need for a strong public education system and ignited her passion to be on the Edmonton Public School Board.
Heather is a committed environmental and social justice advocate and has volunteered extensively for local organizations such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and for global organizations such as Engineers Without Borders.
Educational Background
Masters of Arts in International Development Studies 2010
Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Major in History 2008
University of Alberta
Bachelor of Arts (with distinction), Major in Sociology 2004
University of Alberta
Community Involvement and Experience
Project Founder and Manager 2004 – Present
Racecourse Community School Fundraising Initiative (racecourseschool.com)
Caseworker 2005 – 2006 and 2010
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton and Area
Coordinator 2010
Just Christmas (justchristmas.org)
President 2008 – 2009
Engineers Without Borders, Dalhousie University
Vice President of Member Education and Communication 2006 – 2008
Engineers Without Borders, University of Alberta