Heather grew up in several cities throughout the U.S., and this early exposure to various people and places sparked a love for learning about and experiencing diverse cultures. In 2012 Heather graduated cum laude from Utah State university with a B.A. in English writing with an emphasis in Spanish. Upon arriving In law school Heather took advantage of every opportunity to become involved on the international sphere. Some of her activities have included acting as an associate editor for the International Law and Management Review, as well as serving as a policy intern for The European Parliament's Liaison office with U.S. Congress. Heather is excited to learn from working with the center and to serve as a voice in progressing mutual respect and understanding across cultures. Her main focus is on developing issues in Western European law.