Heather (she/her) leads MBPC's research and policy analysis, collaborating with partners to develop policy solutions backed by concrete data. She works to educate policymakers to influence legislation and advance equitable policies.
Before coming to MBPC, Heather served as the legislative director and policy advisor for Senator Max Baucus, managing the Senator's legislative team. She received her juris doctorate from the University of Montana School of Law and a bachelor's degree in business finance and economics from the University of Montana. Heather is originally from Great Falls and lives in Helena with her husband and daughter.
MBPC is a nonprofit organization focused on providing credible and timely research and analysis on budget, tax, and economic issues that impact low- and moderate-income Montana families.