American Heart Association Announces New Volunteer Leadership for 2025-26

The American Heart Association has unveiled its volunteer leadership for the fiscal year 2025-26, marking a significant step towards enhancing heart health and wellness nationwide. Lee A. Shapiro, J.D., will serve as the volunteer board chairperson, bringing his expertise in health technology and financial strategy to the forefront. Alongside him, Stacey E. Rosen, M.D., FAHA, assumes the role of volunteer president, with a focus on women's cardiovascular health and the pursuit of health equity.

Shapiro's background as a managing partner at 7wireVentures and his experience in mergers, acquisitions, and financings are expected to bolster the Association's governance and business affairs. Rosen's dedication to addressing the unique heart disease risks women face highlights the Association's commitment to science and practice in achieving health equity. The leadership team is further strengthened by Robert H. Swan, M.B.A., as volunteer treasurer, Linda R. Gooden, M.B.A., as volunteer chairperson-elect, and Manesh R. Patel, M.D., FAHA, as volunteer president-elect.

These appointments underscore the Association's dedication to fostering scientific breakthroughs, improving care systems, and advocating for policies that promote longer, healthier lives. The collective expertise of the new leadership team is poised to drive the Association's mission forward, leveraging innovative technologies and strategic collaborations to make a lasting impact on heart health and wellness across communities.