Heather Dopp
About
Heather Dopp is a Democratic candidate for Utah State Board of Education District 4 in the 2026 general election, facing incumbent LeAnn Wood (R). She is from Bountiful, Utah, and works as a marriage and family therapist associate (LMFT or MFTI) specializing in perinatal mental health, with a background as a survivor of perinatal suicidal ideation and advocacy for maternal mental health issues. She has been involved with Postpartum Support International Utah and testified before the Utah Legislature on related topics.
Where they stand
Student Mental Health
Schools should play a key role in supporting student mental health through early identification, universal screenings, social-emotional learning (SEL), trauma-informed practices, and collaboration with families and community providers; invest in school-based professionals with competitive pay and manageable caseloads; pair mandates with funding; promote prevention, access improvements like workforce incentives, and partnerships.
Parental Involvement and Transparency
Emphasize collaboration with parents and families while providing supports in schools.
Broader Context
Address societal stressors like post-pandemic effects, economic issues, and technology impacts on youth mental health as part of fulfilling the mission of public education.
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