Heidi is a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, having worked over eight years in the adult day healthcare program of the Veterans Administration. In her 5 years with FamilyMeans, she has created programming for dementia respite groups and provided support and consultations for persons living with early-stage dementia.

She has initiated a nature dementia immersion program called Nature Memories and found new ways for caregivers and care receivers to connect through the arts. She has a BA from Luther College and an associate’s degree in occupational therapy assistantship from St. Catherine University.