Heidi was born and raised in Toronto, Canada but has been living abroad since she acquired her first Bachelor’s degree. She was an elementary school teacher in Japan, Scotland and Qatar. She is passionate about teaching and believes that education is a vital part in alleviating poverty. She initially looked into Kiva as a way to share abundance and give back to the world. As a Fellow, she is excited to help Kiva empower people, provide educational opportunities and challenge social power structures.