Heidi Bergstrom's education includes a Master of Political Science (2018) from the University of Victoria, BC, and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Honours (1990) from York University, Ontario where she majored in studio arts and art history. Heidi also studied visual arts full-time at the Toronto School of Art (1984-86), and in 2000 achieved a Diploma in New Media (Internet Site Design, 3D Animation, and Multimedia Production). Heidi’s fine art practice and exhibitions includes work in painting, printmaking, video and photography, and multimedia installations. Heidi’s artistic background also includes dance (classical ballet at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School and Professional Program with Goh Ballet in Vancouver, BC, and Contemporary Dance with Constance Cooke).

Heidi has over twenty five years of professional experience in the corporate and non-profit sectors in diverse production and management roles such as Creative Services Manager for Corus Entertainment (training producers in television advertising production), Marketing at Campbell’s Soup corporation, and as Curator/Director with the Durham Art Gallery in Ontario. Heidi is currently a Director at the Government of British Columbia in the Ministry of Citizens' Services.