 She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Florida, a master's degree from Nova Southeastern University, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami.Her first role in public office was as a Council Member for the City of North Miami Beach, where she served for seven years, and worked for the City of Miami and North Miami Beach Police Department.Heyman is currently a member of South Florida Regional Planning Council (SFRPC); Board Member Florida Association of Counties (FAC); FAC Vice Chair Large Urban Counties (LUC); Board Member National Association of Counties (NACo); NACo Steering Committee for Large Urban Counties Caucus (LUCC); NACo Public Safety and Justice Committee; NACo Vice-Chair - Emergency Management and Domestic Security Committee; member National Homeland Security Consortium.