Heather Onoday is a nurse practitioner and assistant professor in the department of dermatology at Oregon health and science University in Portland Oregon. She specializes in surgical and laser dermatology. She is a current DNA Board of Director member and has served in various roles within the DNA over many years, including past President. She is the Co-Chair of the Laser Safety Committee for her academic institution and is a member of the Transgender Health Program at OHSU, as well.