A native of Winter Haven, Florida, Heather graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in criminal justice. After graduation, she joined the Army as a signals intelligence analyst, proudly serving for six years, including one deployment to Afghanistan before she was medically retired. Heather spent five years as a stay-at-home mother to two wonderful daughters. She began her career as a paralegal in 2020 specializing in real estate. In her free time, she enjoys reading, sleeping, and annoying her husband. She is an animal lover with 7 pets.