Heather Bourgeois serves as the Facilities Security Officer (FSO) for STEMBoard, overseeing all security-related operations and ensuring compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). As the central point of contact, she manages the Security Program and clearance for all personnel while maintaining the National Industrial Security System (NISS) and Defense Information Security System (DISS) accounts.

Throughout her career, Heather has acted as a principal advisor for various security programs, including Personnel, Industrial, Information, Physical, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Programs (SAP). Her nearly decade-long experience in the industry, including her work with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), has equipped her with a wealth of security expertise that she brings to all of STEMBoard's contracts and operations.

Heather's critical attention to detail and strong interpersonal communication skills make her an invaluable asset to STEMBoard. She has played a crucial role in overseeing Security Management for significant contract awards, such as DTRA NE-NL, USSOCOM CDO, NGA Mojave, and NGA Emerald. Additionally, she has assisted in ensuring compliance with CMMC Level III/NIST 800-171a, ISO certification, and CMMI appraisal at Maturity Level 3. During STEMBoard's participation in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP), Heather worked closely with the WiSC (Mentor) security department for NGA contract awards.

Heather holds several certifications, including FSO Program Management for Possessing Facilities and Non-Possessing Facilities, SSOC Course, FSOC Course, and Developing and Implementing an Insider Threat Course. These certifications are from esteemed institutions such as the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), National Security Training Institute (NSTI), and STEPP.