Heddens, Lisa (1964-)
Dates
- Existence: 1964-
Biography
Lisa Heddens was born in Rochester, Minnesota in 1964. After receiving a degree in elementary education from Iowa State University, she worked as an advocate for Iowa Protection and Advocacy (now Disability Rights Iowa) and the Brain Injury Association. Heddens represented Iowa House District 46 (parts of Story and Boone counties) as a Democrat from 2003-2021.
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Audio recording, August 19, 2020
Audio recording of an interview with Iowa state legislator Lisa Heddens about her legislative service, including her role in expanding in-home care options for Iowans with disabilities, the role of gender in politics, and advice for other women running for office.
Transcript, August 19, 2020
Transcript of an interview with Iowa state legislator Lisa Heddens about her legislative service, including her role in expanding in-home care options for Iowans with disabilities, the role of gender in politics, and advice for other women running for office.