Heidi has led Friendship Center since 1985! She has her BA Degree from UCSB in Behavioral Sciences and attended Antioch University to study Organizational Management. She is a certified teacher of California Community Colleges, Certified California Administrator of residential care facilities for the elderly (RCFE) and currently serves on Hospice of SB/Wellness and End of Life Network, and the Adult and Aging Network.

Heidi has Served on many Boards and has been a presenter at the local, state, and national level on issues pertaining to the aging population.

Born and raised in Davenport, Iowa, Heidi is a country girl! She loves being outside for picnics or strolls and loves dogs. Her happy place is in Palm Springs with her husband and daughter.  Fun Fact: She once won a disco roller skating contest…Seriously!