Emily Heien

Emily Heien has over a decade of experience in clinical operations and nursing, currently serving as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Director of Clinical Operations at UNC Health Blue Ridge since February 2012. Prior to this role, Emily held the position of Director of Clinical Operations at Carolinas HealthCare System from January 2012 to February 2023. Emily holds a Master's degree in Family Nurse Practitioner from Frontier Nursing University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Appalachian State University.