Meet Our Leaders

Leadership Committee

  • 2011 Go Red Chair
    Koko Mackin

    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Nan Priest
    St. Vincent's Health System
  • Torrey DeKeyser
    The Eyesight Foundation of Alabama
  • Nancy Goedecke
    Mayer Electric
  • Denise Canfield
    Regions
  • Nancy Mason
    Mason Inc
  • Sandy Thurmond
    The Children's Hospital
  • Leslie Wampool
    Alabama Power
  • Carla Roberson
    Alabama Power
  • Mandi Dreaden
    Abbot Laboraties
  • Nena Sanders
    Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing
  • PJ Rossi
    BBVA Compass
  • Janet Perry-Stewart
    BCBS retiree
  • Gwen Hagan
    AT&T
  • Melissa Brisendine
    Community Volunteer
  • Kalee Dionne
    CBS 42
  • Polly Brother
    Arbonne

Message From Nancy Brown

for position only

Dear Friends,

We’re delighted you want to learn how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what Go Red For Women is all about.

Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s women’s No. 1 killer. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this often-preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness, to protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and other loved ones. 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 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, speak up. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. You can make a difference. Choose to share what you learn today with your family and members of your community.

Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation will help fund local and national Go Red activities to support awareness, research, education and community programs to benefit women.

Please don’t leave today without committing to make a difference. Join the Go Red For Women movement — women need your help. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. Reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you.

By working together, 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