Heather Mendez
About Heather Mendez
Heather Mendez is the Research and Development Team Lead at Sandia National Laboratories, with a background in biomedical engineering and extensive experience in research and development roles.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Heather Mendez currently holds the position of Research and Development Team Lead at Sandia National Laboratories. She started this role in 2021 and leads a team focused on advancing research and innovation within the organization. Her role involves coordinating various project activities, overseeing the research and development process, and ensuring the team meets its objectives.
Previous Roles at Sandia National Laboratories
Before becoming the Research and Development Team Lead, Heather Mendez served as a Research & Development Electronics Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories from 2017 to 2021. During her four-year tenure, she was involved in conducting cutting-edge research and development in electronics, which included designing, testing, and evaluating electronic systems and components.
Research Scientist at University of New Mexico
Heather Mendez worked as a Research Scientist I at the University of New Mexico from 2016 to 2017. Based in the Albuquerque, New Mexico Area, she contributed to advancing scientific knowledge and research initiatives within the university. Her role involved designing and executing experiments, analyzing data, and collaborating with other researchers to drive scientific discoveries.
Education and Academic Background
Heather Mendez has a strong academic background, having obtained a Master of Science (M.S.) in Biomedical Engineering from the University of New Mexico School of Engineering. She attended the university from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from The University of New Mexico, which she earned between 2005 and 2010.