Her executive search and coaching work focuses on boards, senior executive management, physician/clinician leadership, and functional leadership positions. Additionally, her consultancy is nationally oriented and includes prominent academic medical centers, multi-hospital health systems, higher education, and professional healthcare associations.

Heather's career trajectory is marked by her influential leadership roles within academic medical center settings. Her service to Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Baylor College of Medicine, The Methodist Hospital, and The University of Texas Health Sciences Center, among others, showcases her significant contributions to the healthcare sector. Her last clinical post as Chief Nurse of Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is a testament to her impactful leadership.

Heather’s consulting career began as a Principal at Heidrick and Struggles, where she was promoted to Partner and then Managing Partner of the Hospital and Health Systems Sector. She was then recruited to Korn Ferry as a Senior Partner and later became an Executive Coach.

Her volunteer work exemplifies Heather's commitment to community service. As Vice Chair of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Foundation Board, she contributes to an organization she and her family have benefited from. Her involvement with the Red Cross Disaster Services Human Resources System and Bo’s Place demonstrates her compassion and dedication to helping others.

Academic appointments held by Heather have included the University of Texas, Baylor College of Medicine (Department of Psychiatry) and Texas Woman’s University. She received a Master of Business Administration from Rice University and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Nursing from Texas Woman’s University. She also holds Master’s and Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degrees from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston.

Heather’s Certificate in Organizational and Leadership Coaching is from Northwestern University, and she has completed advanced coach training and certification through The Hudson Institute. Her coaching expertise focuses on working with clinician executives on leadership skills, change management, life balance, career development, and team building. Specialization resides around the complexity associated with the changing environment of healthcare systems and times when self-discovery may be difficult. Heather is a Certified Coach through the International Coach Federation (PCC-ICF).