Heather is a senior attorney with Oregon Law Center, where she litigates civil rights, homelessness, and immigrant justice issues. Previously, she clerked for the Honorable Joel DeVore at the Oregon Court of Appeals. She has also worked with various nonprofits on civil liberties and democracy reform. Heather received a J.D., Ph.D. (Sociology), and M.S. (Conflict Resolution) from the University of Oregon. She earned her B.A. (Sociology) from the University of Montana. Heather’s research has focused on racial and economic discrimination and inequality, with an eye towards promoting evidence-based approaches to social problems.
