Heather joined the SERCC in 2020. Much of her editing is focused on projects in neurology, and she has experience and training in NIH and NSF grants. She is also active in the SERCC's teaching efforts. Prior to becoming an editor, Heather was a laboratory researcher for seven years, most recently working with the Molecular Otolaryngology and Renal Research (MORL) Laboratories in the Carver College of Medicine. She earned her MS from the University of Iowa’s Integrated Biology (iBio) Graduate Program, where her research combined population genomics and bioinformatics. Before entering the sciences, Heather had 20+ years’ experience in computer software development, communications, and grant writing. She has also taught courses on information design and website development. Heather earned an MBA from Loyola University Maryland.