Heather Quaas‑Annsa brings a deep commitment to community, equity, and the arts through her service on the board of the Richard E. Wildish Community Theater. She is one of the co-Executive Directors at Community Supported Shelters, a nonprofit organization that provides transitional shelter and essential services to unhoused individuals in Lane County. Heather also serves on the Springfield Public Schools Board as well as Lane County's Continuum of Care Committee and Poverty and Homelessness Board. A Lane County resident for nearly 20 years and a proud parent of three teenagers, she is passionate about the role local theater plays in building connection, inspiring dialogue, and strengthening community for all ages.