Heather is the Project Coordinator for Healthy Start Communities that C.A.R.E. (HSCC). HSCC is a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant-funded program that focuses on the reduction of infant and maternal mortality rates across Daviess, Dubois, Greene, and Martin counties in Indiana. She began her career as a Registered Respiratory Therapist working clinically for IU Health in Indianapolis, with clinical experience in ICU, med/surg and pulmonary rehabilitation. Heather obtained her Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management from Franklin University and Master’s of Science in Management with an emphasis in organizational leadership and behavior from Indiana Wesleyan University. She has been teaching courses in higher education/collegiate level since 2004. Her experience outside of clinical work includes program design and implementation, accreditation consulting services, curriculum design and implementation, and project management. For the HSCC through the IRHA, Heather oversees curriculum, marketing, education, training and project coordination