Heather is an athlete ambassador for Right To Play, an international organization that uses sport and play to aid in the development and rehabilitation of children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Heather did a field visit to some of the programs in Benin, West Africa in May 2011 and now speaks on behalf of Right To Play to promote the impact that the programs are having on youth around the world.

Heather works with CAN Fund to help raise funds to support Canadian amateur athletes as they train for the winter and summer Olympic Games.

Commonwealth Games Canada (CGC) is the international franchise holder for the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth movement in Canada, and an active, contributing member of the Canadian sport community. Led by its volunteer Board and supported by professional staff, CGC is committed to the strengthening sport in Canada and throughout the Commonwealth.

Heather is honoured to be a Member-at-Large for CGC, and has been since she was elected in 2002. She hopes her role in this organization will help to make a positive change in communities throughout the Commonwealth, especially with her passion of using sport for development, both locally and internationally.

Heather worked as a Disability Sports Program Officer in Trinidad and Tobago for 9 months through the IDS program. She worked within the Special Education Unit of the Ministry of Education to develop and implement sporting programs/events for children with various disabilities. She held a workshop on fundamental motor skills for teachers of “special” schools, and gave a seminar on movement analysis and adaptation to sport. Heather founded, established, and directed Camp ABLE (Active Bodies, Leadership & Esteem) – an annual sports leadership development camp for students who are deaf or hearing-impaired from various Caribbean countries.

The International Rugby Board is committed to keeping the game of Rugby free of doping. This commitment includes a rigorous testing program combined with an extensive anti-doping education and awareness campaign. Keep Rugby Clean has appointed several high profile international players to join the fight against doping. As role models these dedicated individuals let their natural abilities shine on the field and along with the IRB hope to raise the profile of Anti-Doping within the rugby community so future generations can continue to enjoy the Game in a doping free environment. Heather is honoured to be able to promote the importance and satisfaction of clean sport.