The American Heart Association in Maine is entering its 2025-26 fiscal year with dedicated volunteers who will lead the organization’s local team in pursuit of its mission, to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. The Association thanks members who have completed their board terms and has named its president and chair, along with welcoming several new members to its board of directors.
Aline Iskandar, MD, Cardiologist, Northern Light Mercy Hospital is stepping up into a leadership role as the Association’s new Board President. Dave Abel, President & General Manager of Channel 8 WMTW & WPXT-Maine’s CW, Portland, will continue his commitment as the Association’s Maine Board Chair.
The newest members of the Association’s Board of Directors are: Ashley Deeb, marketing manager, Mainely Tubs; Nicole Hardy; Director, Lux Box Company; Eric Jermyn, president, Cross Insurance; Gabrielle LaClerc, comprehensive health planner, State of Maine; Kaila McCracken, vice president of business intelligence and analysis, MEMIC; and Thomas Miller, DO, pediatric cardiologist, MaineHealth.
Continuing board members include: Kevan Deckelmann, Partner, Dentons Law Firm; Mindy Beyer, Program Manager, Cardiovascular Services, Maine Health; Alison Nason, Director of Marketing and Communications, Saint Joseph’s College of Maine; David Landry, CEO, Spectrum Healthcare Partners; Sarah Lewis, Director, Maine Access Immigrant Network; Joan Smith, Principal, Baker Newman Noyes; and Bill Whitmore, Vice President, Business Transformation, MaineHealth.
“As a volunteer-based organization, the American Heart Association relies on the dedication of people who are committed to our mission, and whose passion helps drive our success,” said Brian Shankey, the Association’s Executive Director for Northern New England. “Board members work alongside the Association’s Maine staff to advance its mission and fundraising priorities. The board oversees opportunities for investment in Maine to improve health and well-being and will build on existing efforts around health care access and quality, addressing issues of nutrition and food security, blood pressure control, CPR awareness and more.”
To learn more about the Association’s work in Maine and to get involved, visit Heart.org/Maine or follow them @AHAMaine on Facebook, X and Instagram.