Leadership

For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has made bold moves to save lives and pioneer scientific discoveries. We haven’t done it alone. We reach our goals working with organizations and individuals who share our vision for better health and today, the Go Red for Women community is stronger than ever. The American Heart Association, through Go Red for Women, is prepared to meet the evolving needs of women now, and at every age, every stage, and every season of their lives as their trusted, relevant source for credible, equitable health solutions, and that is why our volunteer leadership is so important. Go Red for Women is a catalyst for this critical work.

2025 Go Red for Women Chair

Meredith Wells, MBA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE
Vice President of Neurosciences & Trauma Service Lines
Ascension Texas
University Affiliate, UT Austin Dell Medical School

Circle of Red Chair

Amy Jackson
Founder and CEO
Talesplash

Executive Leadership Team

Susan Avant
Broker Associate, Owner
Avant Residential Group at Compass RE Texas

Cindy Chavez
Division Director of Marketing
St. David's HealthCare

Dominique Dedeaux
Business Development Director
Encompass Health

Katie Jaskinia
Director
Forvis Mazars

Britta Klucznik
Senior Vice President
Truist

Mary Schramm
Assistant Chief Nurse Officer
Ascension Seton Medical Center

Lauren Suarez
Chief Executive Officer
Encompass Health

Tarra Washington
Chief Executive Officer
Encompass Health