Heather Farmer serves as the Assistant Athletics Director of Sport Science at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where she leads the integration of scientific methodologies and data-informed strategies to optimize athlete health, safety, and performance. Since joining UNLV in 2016, she has been impactful in advancing the department’s high-performance initiatives, bringing a collaborative and evidence-based approach to athlete support.
Heather holds credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). With more than a decade of experience in sport performance, she has been active in unifying and advancing the high-performance model at UNLV.

Heather has presented at numerous sport performance conferences, with a focus on building integrated high-performance teams and optimizing return-to-play protocols. She is also deeply committed to the development of future professionals, having established a robust internship program for doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate students. This initiative bridges classroom learning with practical experience, providing students with a comprehensive and impactful foundation in applied sport science.
Heather is passionate about cultivating the next generation of sport scientists and remains dedicated to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement in athlete support and development.