Dr. Heather Blackall holds a PhD in Biochemistry, as well as advanced degrees in pharmaceutical sciences, and veterinary medicine with an emphasis on forensic toxicology. She is nationally certified as a toxicological chemist, and possesses multiple state licenses in clinical chemistry. She currently serves as an environmental writer and wildlife conservation consultant for a variety of global entities. She is also the founder of Ocean's Daughter Conservation Alliance.

She has traveled globally to promote wildlife conservation endeavors, and possesses experience working in the field on a variety of wildlife research endeavors.She is a published children's book author and has experience teaching internationally.