Heather Martin was born and raised in New Jersey. With a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Rochester and a PhD in Pharmacology and Molecular Sciences (with a focus on viral oncology) from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, she has devoted much of her life to science.
A former volunteer for the Bernardsville Green Team, longtime member of the Girl Scouts (silver award recipient), college member of Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity, she is currently employed as a senior scientist in a breast cancer research laboratory at University of Pennsylvania. She is passionate about the environment, women's rights (especially in the sciences), and furthering STEM education at all levels. As a scientist, Heather understands the importance of evidence based policy.
She is running in order to ensure that the HT Democratic Party stays true to its liberal roots, and puts greater emphasis on pushing for stronger environmental, transparency and anti-corruption laws at the local level. She and her husband are currently expecting a baby girl, due in late August.
A former volunteer for the Bernardsville Green Team, longtime member of the Girl Scouts (silver award recipient), college member of Alpha Phi Omega national service fraternity, she is currently employed as a senior scientist in a breast cancer research laboratory at University of Pennsylvania. She is passionate about the environment, women's rights (especially in the sciences), and furthering STEM education at all levels. As a scientist, Heather understands the importance of evidence based policy.
She is running in order to ensure that the HT Democratic Party stays true to its liberal roots, and puts greater emphasis on pushing for stronger environmental, transparency and anti-corruption laws at the local level. She and her husband are currently expecting a baby girl, due in late August.