Within days of Heidi's start, we were tasked with briefing CIO capabilities resulting from an internal merger of IT Divisions. Wanting to tout my new Branch Chiefs (BCs), i asked them to prepare one slide with their goals, accomplishments and a picture of themselves. All BCs had formal pictures but Heidi, and getting one taken and scheduled before the meeting was just not possible. Heidi volunteered this picture, and knowing Heidi, I knew this was the best way to show her off.
This picture says everything about Heidi -- adventurous, fun, not afraid to try anything once, and always with the best perspective on everything. I miss her.