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Why I'm Fundraising
I'm excited to be nominated for Go Red for Women's Woman of Impact campaign. As part of this year's class of changemakers, I've brought together a team that's working to make the greatest impact possible on women's health. We will be raising much-needed funds for the American Heart Association and working to improve the health of our communities. I hope we can count on your support!
In 2004, Go Red For Women was born as a campaign to raise awareness among women about their greatest health threat — heart disease. Slowly, the campaign grew into a movement bringing together thousands of women. Go Red for Women is the trusted, passionate force for change. It provides a platform for women and their families to lead healthier lives and transform communities. It's not just about wearing red. It's not just about sharing heart-health facts. It's about:
- Providing opportunities for women to take charge of their health
- Building communities that support access to healthy choices
- Demanding equal access to health care for all women and their families
- Increasing women in STEM in upcoming generations
Our team is focused on preventing heart disease and stroke. We're promoting healthy lifestyles, building awareness and raising critically-needed funds to support research and education initiatives. Cardiovascular diseases, which include heart disease and stroke, claim the life of a woman about every 80 seconds. We hope you will join us on our mission because about 80% of these diseases may be prevented.
The time is now. Women are leaning into the idea that when we take a stand, commit, and work together, real change is possible. To support my campaign, click on the Donate to Nominee button below.
Central VA Woman of Impact - Spring 2026
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As a healthcare professional, I am acutely aware of the devastating impact cardiovascular disease has on maternal health—especially among Black women and communities of color. With cardiovascular conditions now the leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S., and Black women facing disproportionately high risk, this issue is both a professional concern and a personal calling.
My work is grounded in a commitment to equity-driven care, particularly at the intersection of cardiology and maternal health. I strive to amplify awareness, improve early cardiovascular risk detection, and advocate for culturally competent, patient-centered models that can save lives. These disparities are not simply medical—they are systemic, preventable, and demand urgent action. Through clinical collaboration, education, and policy engagement, I aim to be part of a medical community that doesn’t just treat disease but challenges the inequities that perpetuate it.