She has served on more than a dozen faculty committees and is a past advisor to Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for community colleges. Prof. Heidary received the PTK Middle States Region Paragon Advisor Award, the PTK International Paragon Advisor Award, and the PTK Middle State Region Horizon Award. In addition to all the ways in which she serves Union, Prof. Heidary has also served as President and Treasurer for the Band Parents Association for Bridgewater and Raritan High School. She is a very experienced fundraiser.