Hi, I’m Heather. I’m a Wauwatosa alumna, parent, and longtime advocate for students and families. My focus is on family and community engagement, mental health and safety, and ensuring student and teacher voices are heard. I’m committed to listening to parents, educators, and disability advocates as we work to strengthen our schools for every student.
I’m ready to serve our community with care, transparency, and respect. Vote for Heather and the 2030 Slate on April 7.
ABOUT
Heather Birk is a Wauwatosa alumna, parent, and advocate. She believes education is a profession built on relationships and grounded in trust.
Heather has worked closely with families, educators, administrators, and state agencies to advocate for greater equity and improved outcomes for students who are typically marginalized. Her work includes advocating for a special education audit, organizing Wauwatosa’s first disability resource fair, expanding school-based mental health initiatives, and improving knowledge and transparency around school funding.
With an undergraduate degree in accounting, she brings both professional and lived experience to her leadership. She believes strong schools are built on trust, transparency, respect, and community, and that progress only matters when it works for all students.