She received her Ph.D. in Experimental Medicine from the University of British Columbia. Her research specializes in cardiovascular health, primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and physical activity. Heather’s graduate work collaborated with Indigenous communities in British Columbia to evaluate cardiovascular disease risk factors, the unique cardiovascular health of Indigenous peoples in British Columbia and incorporated a community-based physical activity program to improve the health and fitness of Indigenous community members. She is particularly interested in exploring Indigenous cardiovascular health and the cardiovascular health specific to Indigenous women.