Meet Our Leaders

Leadership Committee

  • 2012-2013 Go Red
    Executive Leadership Team

    Phyllis Ewers
    Jeanne Henningsen
    Manal Fakhoury
    Kathy Judkins
    Pam Michell
    Sonya Nasser
    Srisha Rao, M.D.
  • 2012-2013 Red Tie
    Society Chairmen

    Doug Cone
    Frank DeLuca
  • 2012-2013 Bow Tie
    Society Chairman

    David DeSantis
  • American Heart
    Association Staff

    Staci McDonough
  • Past Go Red Chairs:
    Priya Ghumman, 2007
    Lynette Vermillion, 2008
    Mary Sue Rich, 2009
    Manal Fakhoury, 2010
    Pam Michell, 2011
    Amy Mangan, 2012
  • Future Go Red Chairs:
    Sonya Nasser, 2013
    Srisha Rao, M.D., 2014
    Jeanne Henningsen, 2015
    Priya Ghumman, 2016

Message From Nancy Brown

for position only

Dear Friends,

We’re delighted you are here and appreciate your interest in learning how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement is all about.

Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness of their risk and protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and ourselves.

You can help, starting today. Here’s how:

First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers (learn more at www.GoRedForWomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.

Second, join the American Heart Association in making it your mission to fight heart disease in women. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. Share what you learn today with your family and members of your community. Tell five women you want them to live and we can help stop heart disease in our lifetime.

Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation today will make a difference in the lives of women here and across the country. You can help fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women.

Thank you again for being here. My hope is that you won’t leave today without committing to making a difference by joining the Go Red For Women movement — women everywhere need your help. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. We believe reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake.

With your commitment, we can help women and their families live longer, stronger lives. Thank you for your generous support.

Warm regards,

Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association