Heather Meyer

Heather Meyer is an American politician serving as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 29th district, as well as a Social Worker/Mental Health Clinician. She assumed office on September 7, 2021, after the resignation of her predecessor, Brett Parker.

Political career

Meyer has served on the following House Committees during her tenure in the Kansas House of Representatives:
2021-2022: Water; Health & Human Services; Elections; Insurance
2022-2024: Ranking Minority Member-Welfare Reform; Water; Elections; Insurance
2024 Special Committee on Medical Marijuana
2025–Present: Federal & State Affairs; Health & Human Services; Elections; Insurance

Early life and education

Meyer was born in Kansas City, Missouri and raised in Olathe, Kansas by a single father. At age 12, she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. She graduated from Olathe North High School in 1998, and went on to receive her Associate of Arts from Johnson County Community College, and both her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from the University of Kansas.

Personal life

Meyer is separated from her spouse and has two children. She is openly bisexual.