Appointed to the SLSWA Board in September 2017 and elected President in September 2023. Heidi is a two-time Olympian in the sport of open water swimming, has competed at the world championships in both surf lifesaving and swimming, and is a multiple medallist at both the State and National Surf Lifesaving Championships. She has been an active patrolling surf lifesaver since 2005 and has most recently been a member of the City of Perth SLSC.
Heidi is currently Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Company Secretary at Lynas Rare Earths Limited. She was previously an Associate in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice of Clifford Chance, a leading international law firm.
Heidi has extensive experience in the not- for-profit sector and is a passionate advocate for community clubs and grassroots sports. Heidi is currently a tribunal panel member of Football West and a Community Representative Member of the Australian Bravery Decorations Council.
Heidi was named the 2020 Women Lawyers of Western Australia Junior Lawyer of the Year, 2020 Law Society of Western Australia Lawyer of the Year (< 5 years PQE) and 2021 Asian Australian Lawyers Association Diversity Leader of the Year.
