She became famous as a contestant of American’s Next Top Model, Cycle 9, where she finished as the fourth runner-up. On the show, Heather discussed having Asperger’s syndrome, a diagnosis she received at the age of 15. After the show, Heather had a talk show appearance on Good Morning America, an article in the New York Times, and was featured on the cover of Spectrum Magazine, a magazine for families and individuals who have autism. Heather continues to model.