Board & Staff Info

Heidi Hagemeier brings over two decades of experience in journalism and communications to the role, along with a career-long dedication to storytelling that connects and inspires. Her professional background is rooted in mission-driven work that benefits local communities.

Raised in Montana, Hagemeier developed an early appreciation for the vital role arts and cultural access plays in community health. She earned degrees in journalism and political science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She moved to Oregon in 2001. Since then, she has explored every corner of the state, gaining a deep understanding of its diverse landscapes and people. She has experience with for-profit and nonprofit organizations, most recently for nearly eight years leading marketing and communications at the High Desert Museum in Bend.