Educated in Earth Science at University of California, San Diego, Hiatt has had a diverse career spanning field geophysics, hydrological system analysis for hydropower and flood technology research, which she now applies to her role as senior flood risk management officer at Hull City Council. Her passion for nature-based solutions and innovative approaches to flood resilience are expressed through a portfolio of past and present projects ranging from helping to create a SuDS monitoring laboratory, development of community engagement and education programmes, and identification, design and project management of urban natural flood management schemes. Currently she is working within the Living with Water partnership to help deliver Hull’s award-winning Blue Green Plan. Hiatt is dedicated to educating stakeholders about the benefits of SuDS and ensuring impactful SuDS delivery through the planning system. Hiatt sits on an ASA workgroup for Technical and Data Management and is a WiFCERM Mentor.