Create Change. Leave a Legacy. The American Heart Association’s Impact Campaigns in New York City bring together the powerful voices and networks of leaders who are working to drive change and improve lives in New York City and beyond. Over the course of several weeks, the Leaders of Impact, Woman of Impact, and Teen of … Read more
Leaders of Impact
2026 Rochester Heart Ball unites community leaders for longer, healthier lives
Rochester raises over $400,000 to support the fight against the nation’s No. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease (CVD). On Saturday, the 2026 Rochester Heart Ball brought together community leaders, volunteers and survivors of CVD to showcase how research discovery, advocacy, access and knowledge can make an impact and change health outcomes for Rochester. The critical funds … Read more
Volunteer Spotlight: How One Student Turned a Personal Story into Community Impact
On a campus known for shaping students through service and leadership, one junior has turned personal pain into public purpose. Preston Feden, 17, a Warwick native and member of La Salle Academy’s class of 2027, recently earned recognition as the Southern New England Leader of Impact from the American Heart Association. The honor is part … Read more
Local volunteer’s campaign supports lifesaving research and community health
Theresa Hill named American Heart Association Rochester Leaders of Impact™ Winner Theresa Hill, accounts payable and collections manager at John W. Danforth, and longtime American Heart Association volunteer, has been named the American Heart Association Rochester 2025 Leaders of Impact™ Winner. Hill’s work supports the Heart Association’s mission of creating a world of longer, healthier … Read more
Chief of Cardiology funding lifesaving research and supporting community health
Chief of Cardiology funding lifesaving research and supporting community health NEW YORK, NY, November 17, 2025 – Dr. Jeffrey Bander, Chief of Cardiology at Mount Sinai West has been named the American Heart Association New York City 2025 Leaders of Impact™ Winner for his work supporting the Heart Association’s mission of creating a world of … Read more
York College faculty member champions fight for cardiovascular health
Amy Reed, Ph.D., CRNA, assistant director of the York College of Pennsylvania and WellSpan Health nurse anesthetist program, has been named the American Heart Association York 2024 Leaders of Impact™ winner for her work driving equitable cardiovascular health in the community. In York County, life expectancy varies by 22 years[1] which can often be caused … Read more
Hershey business owner champions in fight for cardiovascular health
Josslyn Stine, co-owner of Playa Bowls Hershey, located in the Park Village Plaza at 659 E. Main St, Hummelstown, has been named the American Heart Association Capital Region 2024 Leaders of Impact™ winner for her work driving equitable cardiovascular health in the community. In Dauphin County, life expectancy varies by 18 years[1] which can often … Read more
Six Lehigh Valley and Berks leaders join nationwide effort to ensure equitable health for all
The American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact™ nominees work to advance health and hope for everyone everywhere through community fundraising and philanthropy The American Heart Association believes that everyone everywhere deserves the opportunity to live a full, healthy life. That’s why six Lehigh Valley and Berks leaders are joining the Association’s Leaders of Impact™ initiative, … Read more
Westchester/Fairfield Leaders Unite in Nationwide Effort to Advance Health Equity for All
The American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact™ nominees are dedicated to promoting health and hope for all by driving community fundraising and advocacy efforts. WESTCHESTER, NY, November 4, 2024– The American Heart Association believes that everyone everywhere deserves the opportunity to live a full, healthy life. That’s why two Westchester/Fairfield leaders are joining the Association’s … Read more
Four Delaware Leaders Join Nationwide Effort to Ensure Equitable Health for All
The American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact™ Delaware nominees work to advance health and hope for everyone everywhere through community fundraising and philanthropy. Wilmington, DE, October 17, 2024 – The American Heart Association believes that everyone, everywhere deserves the opportunity to live a full, healthy life. That’s why four Delaware leaders are joining the Association’s … Read more
Long Island Leaders join nationwide efforts to ensure equitable health for all
The American Heart Association’s Leaders of Impact™ nominees work to advance health and hope for everyone everywhere through community fundraising and philanthropy LONG ISLAND, NY, October 17, 2024– The American Heart Association believes that everyone everywhere deserves the opportunity to live a full, healthy life. That’s why four Long Island leaders are joining the Association’s … Read more
Eight local changemakers accept nominations to be Leaders of Impact in the Greater Washington Region
For nearly 100 years, the American Heart Association has made bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries. We haven’t done it alone. Every year across the country, a select group of individuals are nominated to be a part of Leaders of Impact because of their passion and drive to make a difference. All … Read more