Heather Edwards

Heather was appointed to the NAC Board of Trustees September 2024 for a 4-year term.

Heather Edwards earned a Masters Degree in Political Science and worked for 12 years as a Director of Communications (Revenue, Fisheries and Oceans, Energy) under the government of The Right Honourable Jean Chrétien. Edwards is a co-author and editor and has produced several award-winning arts documentaries. She is a partner at Adara Venture Capital whose focus is investing in western Canadian life-science startups. Edwards works hands-on at all levels with many types of not-for-profit organisations, and currently runs a large private foundation that has amongst its aim the creation of events to inspire excellence and innovation in music and the arts.