Director of Grant Management, Institute for Global Health Sciences

Heidi's Bio: 

I work to improve the operational and administrative efficiencies within the Institute for Global Health Sciences at UCSF where we strive to reduce health inequities. I champion a team of professionals who support the financial management of global health initiatives impacting pandemic preparedness and response, HIV, malaria, and maternal and child health. I believe I have a unique role in creating change within the Institute through my engagement in diversity, equity, inclusion, wellness and community. 

If you could go anywhere for a day, where would you go? 

I’d visit my site in Paraguay where I was a Peace Corps volunteer. 

What’s on your reading list? 

I’ve been reading mostly non-fiction lately. On my stack is Endemic: A Post-Pandemic Playbook by Monica Gandhi and Hella Town: Oakland’s History of Development and Disruption by Mitchell Schwarzer. We’ll be discussing Dr. Gandhi’s book at the end of the month at the Institute for Global Health Science’s Book Club. 

Anything you are excited about – professionally or otherwise?  

I get excited about bringing people together both personally and professionally. I’m excited about the pre-trick or treating Halloween party we will have with our neighbors and the volunteer event I am planning for my department with Project Open Hand in November. 

Why did you decide to join the Women of UCSF Health's Committee? 

To meet other women across UCSF and contribute to highlighting the amazing women across campus. 

Get to know the rest of our Women of UCSF Health team.