Jennifer Berry of The Cigna Group to chair the American Heart Association’s Greater Hartford 2027 Go Red for Women initiative
According to recent American Heart Association projections, by 2050, almost 60% of women could have high blood pressure. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains the No. 1 killer of women, but it doesn’t have to be.[1] The American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is encouraging women to prioritize their heart health.
Leading that effort locally is Jennifer Berry, managing director, Identity & Access Management (IAM) GRC Operations at The Cigna Group, who has been named chair of the American Heart Association’s 2027 Greater Hartford Go Red for Women® movement. This campaign empowers women to take charge of their heart health by educating them on their risk factors in every stage of life while addressing critical gaps in research and health care. Go Red for Women® is dedicated to helping every woman, in every stage of life, improve their heart and brain health.
Berry brings a strong track record of community leadership and advocacy to her role. Earlier this year, she was named the 2026 Go Red for Women Connecticut Woman of Impact winner. Through fundraising and awareness-building efforts, she surpassed the initiative’s 100,000-point milestone, joining an elite group of just 11 national nominees, known as the Centennial Club.
“Women’s health is not a hot topic or buzzword. It deserves attention, funding and research to save the lives of mothers, sisters and friends,” Berry said. “Go Red for Women is a call to action, for our hearts, our futures and every woman who matters to us.”
Despite the threat of CVD an American Heart Association survey found less than half of women are aware of their unique risk. Go Red for Women is committed to closing gaps in access to care and championing a community of support.
“Women have always been able to count on each other. Jennifer is leading that community and sisterhood in greater Hartford and creating a ripple of change,” said Haley Sofiane, volunteer board chair of American Heart Association – Connecticut and president of CareCentrix. “Go Red for Women is about slowing down to prioritize the health of the women in our lives.”
Women often put the needs of their families, careers and communities ahead of their own well-being, but when it comes to heart health, delaying care can have serious consequences. Through the Go Red for Women Luncheon, Berry is helping raise awareness about the importance of women prioritizing their health, recognizing the warning signs of heart disease, and seeking prompt medical attention when something doesn’t feel right. Early action can save lives and empowering women to put their health first is a critical step in improving heart health outcomes.
The Greater Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon will take place in the spring at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, featuring an inspiring program with survivor stories and lunch, and an interactive Festival of Red where guests can connect, take real action for their heart health and experience what makes this event unforgettable. This year marks the event’s 22nd anniversary.
For more information how to support women’s heart health through the Go Red for Women movement of the Greater Hartford Go Red for Women Luncheon, contact Bethany Pelletier at bethany.pelletier@heart.org or visit www.heart.org/goredhartford.