Heather Vihstadt

Heather Vihstadt, MNM, CFRE, serves as the Associate Director of Trustees for the Parks at the National Parks Conservation Association since December 2022. Prior to this role, Vihstadt held various positions at High Desert Museum, including Director of Philanthropy, Associate Director of Philanthropy, and Director of Development from 2014 to December 2022. Vihstadt was the Executive Director of the Education Foundation for Bend-La Pine Schools from 2010 to 2014 and served as Council Director for Girls on the Run-Deschutes County from 2007 to 2010. Earlier experience includes a sales and administration role at Mockingbird Gallery from 1999 to 2008. Vihstadt earned a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management with a focus on Capacity Building from Regis University and a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art from Eastern Washington University.