Lisa HeddensLisa Heddens is an American politician who served as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 2003 to 2019.WWW lisaheddens.comEarly life and educationHeddens was born in Rochester, Minnesota. She received her Bachelor of Science degree and a teaching certificate from Iowa State University.CareerHeddens served as ranking member on the House Health and Human Services Appropriations subcommittee. She was also assistant minority leader in the House. Heddens was re-elected in 2006 with 8,371 votes, defeating Republican John Griswold and Libertarian Eric Cooper.Personal lifeHeddens's husband, Jeff, works for the Iowa Department of Public Defense. They have two children.