In this role, she provides ethics education, consultation and policy review and development in clinical settings throughout the hospital. Heather co-chairs the Ethics Committee and chairs the Ethics Liaisons Committee at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Her clinical background is in the neonatal intensive care unit, where she frequently encountered ethical issues in the care of patients and families. Participation in both unit-based and hospital-wide ethics committees led to a Master of Science in Healthcare Ethics. Heather is currently pursuing a doctorate in Organizational Ethics. Prior to her nursing career, Heather produced theatre for 17 years. Her background in both the humanities and the sciences supports her well in her role.