As Vice President for the Montana Hospital Association, Heather advocates for healthcare policies addressing the clinical and workforce challenges faced by MHA’s member hospitals and healthcare service providers. Heather has held several nurse leadership positions, including Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer at St. Peter’s Health, Helena, Montana, and President of the Montana Board of Nursing. Heather has also served as a Professor of Nursing at Carroll College, Helena, Montana, and as a Clinical Nurse Educator at St Peter's Health.