Before joining Beveridge & Diamond, Heather spent six years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including four years in its Office of Air and Radiation and two years in its Office of Congressional Affairs. During her time at EPA, Heather helped prepare agency leadership for congressional hearings and worked closely with congressional offices and committee staff on EPA regulatory matters.

Heather also has experience conducting legal research, drafting litigation documents, and supporting legal teams on environmental and regulatory matters involving the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), food chemical regulation, and workplace safety requirements under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).