Born in Massachusetts and relocated to Oklahoma at the age of three, Heather grew up in Mustang, where her family settled when she was five years old. She attended Mustang schools from kindergarten through 12th grade, graduating in 1993. Raised in a close-knit Oklahoma community, she credits those early years for shaping her strong work ethic, compassion, and commitment to caring for others.
“I don’t remember when I decided to be a nurse, Heather said. “It was sometime after my dream of being an astronaut subsided when I was in fifth grade,” she laughed. “I just remember always feeling like I needed to help people. That sense of purpose has guided me through my entire career.”
“I chose nursing because I care deeply about people and want to make a real difference in their lives,” she said. “It gives me purpose, stability, and the opportunity to grow professionally while helping others during their most vulnerable moments.”…