# 41 Heather Piedrahita, a Navy Gold Star spouse and advocate for the military-connected community

Join us as we chat with Heather Piedrahita, a Navy Gold Star spouse and advocate for the military-connected community. After losing her husband, CPO Steven Piedrahita, in 2019, Heather raises two boys with her partner, Eddie, a Navy veteran. With a background in higher education and non-profit work, she serves as the Associate Director of Alumni Relations at National University. Heather is passionate about mental health awareness and shares her journey through grief and advocacy on her Instagram, @Lifeasnobodyswife. A SoCal native, she enjoys calling San Diego home after living worldwide.