American Heart Association Announces New Volunteer Leadership for 2025-26

The American Heart Association has announced its volunteer leadership for the fiscal year 2025-26, with Lee A. Shapiro, J.D., a Florida-based financial expert in health technology, starting a two-year term as volunteer board chairperson, and Stacey E. Rosen, M.D., FAHA, a New York City-based cardiologist, beginning a one-year term as volunteer president. Both bring extensive experience and a deep commitment to the Association's mission of improving heart health and wellness globally.

Shapiro, with his background in health technology and finance, is poised to lead the Association in exploring innovative technologies and strategic collaborations. Rosen, a leading expert in women's cardiovascular health, will focus on addressing the unique risks women face regarding heart health. Their leadership is expected to drive the Association's efforts in scientific breakthroughs, improving care systems, and advocating for health policies.

Additionally, Robert H. Swan, M.B.A., has been named the new volunteer treasurer, bringing his extensive experience in finance and business scaling to oversee the Association's funds and securities. The Association also announced Linda R. Gooden, M.B.A., and Manesh R. Patel, M.D., FAHA, as the volunteer chairperson-elect and volunteer president-elect, respectively, further strengthening its leadership team.

This leadership transition underscores the Association's commitment to being a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, leveraging the expertise and passion of its volunteers to advance heart health and wellness.