Heather K Fehr

Heather K Fehr is an accomplished professional in disaster risk management and Indigenous relations, currently serving as Executive Director in the Associate Deputy Minister's Office at the BC Public Service since March 2020. Previous roles include Manager of First Nations and Indigenous Relations, Deputy Director of Wildfire Operations focusing on Cultural and Prescribed Fire, and various positions within the BC Wildfire Service. Prior to this, Heather held positions with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, British Red Cross, and Canadian Red Cross, emphasizing disaster resilience and recovery. Educational credentials include a Master's in Community and Regional Planning from The University of British Columbia, postgraduate coursework at Oxford Brookes University, and a Bachelor's in Geography from Simon Fraser University. Additional training includes an education at the Justice Institute of British Columbia, further enhancing expertise in emergency management and community development.