Heather co-founded the Lane 9 Project (L9P), with Alexis Fairbanks, to share the stories and experiences of athletes who struggle(d) with disordered eating, eating disorders, and body dysmorphia. L9P is working to reduce Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDS), and to keep more female-bodied athletes in the game(s). Heather is both a Running Coach through Lane 9, and leads their initiatives in Ann Arbor MI. 

Nationally, Lane 9 hosts community events, coach and team trainings, and curates a supportive online and in-person network for active individuals. Their work has been featured in the Washington Post and NBC News.