Heather Cooke

Heather Cooke is a seasoned administrative professional with extensive experience in public sector management and policy development. Currently serving as the Chief Administrative Officer for Austin Water since January 1998, Heather oversees legislative programs, agenda processes for the Austin Water and Wastewater Commission, and functions as the department's Records/Information Administrator. Previous roles include Regulatory Policy Analyst/Environmental Program Coordinator for Austin Water, Principal Planner for Austin-Travis County EMS, and Budget Analyst IV in Financial Services. Heather's early career includes serving as Commissioner's Assistant for Travis County and as a Paralegal for the Philadelphia Water Department. Educational qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Public Affairs from The LBJ School of Public Affairs, a Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Global Studies from Earlham College, and coursework in Liberal Arts and Music at Mount Holyoke College.