Heather brings her fundraising and public relations experience from the Chicago arts and culture sector - specifically from the Tony Award-winning Chicago Shakespeare Theater on Navy Pier and Lookingglass Theatre Company in the Water Tower Water Works. In addition to her nonprofit experience, Heather holds a masters degree in Corporate and Multicultural Communications from Northwestern University. Most recently, Klein was the arts & culture nominee for the 2008 Chicago Young Nonprofit Professional of the Year Award. She remains active on the Junior Board of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago and on the Executive Committee of the Butler University Chicago Alumni Association.

Klein will assist The Caring Place in resource development and communications. "I am thrilled to return to my roots and am fortunate to have this unique opportunity to engage the community in creating awareness for this challenging issue. I look forward to building long-lasting partnerships with community leaders and supporters to sustain The Caring Place programs and services."