Memphis Heart Ball

Leadership

A Message from Our CEO


for position only

Together we are changing the way the world thinks about health and life. We’re transforming attitudes and behaviors, so people everywhere can experience the best possible health–today and for the rest of their lives … from generation to generation. Through research, education and advocacy, we are making an extraordinary impact … changing and saving lives — reducing disease, disability and death. The work that we’re doing … that all of YOU are doing … is leading to real, lasting change.

While there is much work ahead, we are in this together — for the lives of those we love. Thank you again for your generous support and unwavering commitment to our mission. You are making an impact on your community, on our nation and on the world.

Warm regards,

Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association

Leadership Team

  • Chairs
    Dr. Adam and Shannon Arthur, Semmes-Murphey Clinic
  • Executive Leadership
    Lisa Abbay, Morrison Healthcare Food Services
    Emily Capadalis, First Tennessee
    Kelly Codega, Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
    Darrell Doane, Home Instead Senior Care
    Nick Drzyzga, Home Instead Senior Care
    Debbie Eddlestone, Stern Cardiovascular Foundation
    Kimberly Grisanti, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
    Dr. Steven Gubin, Stern Cardiovascular Foundation
    Dr. Robert and Dianne Laster, Semmes-Murphey Clinic
    Dr. Alan and Shira Levy, Levy Dermatology
    John Lewis, Semmes-Murphey Clinic
    Jason Little, Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation
    Meredith McDonald, Hobson Realtors
    Dr. Stacy Smith, Stern Cardiovascular Foundation
    Dr. Rush Waller, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
    Dr. Michael Ugwueke, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare