Meet Our Leaders

Leadership Committee

Chair
Deborah Goffeney
Teachers Credit Union

Members
Diane Bennett
Inspired Homes

Catherine Bringedahl
Memorial Hospital of South Bend

Cindy Cohen
C2 Your Health

Tammy Hammer
Teachers Credit Union

Sophia Haase
Vintage Coco Salon & Day Spa

Diane Janowiak
South Bend Medical Foundation

Eileen Kelson
Physicians Hospital System

Barb & Bruce Knutson
Barbie B Foundation

Vicki Martin

Jennifer Medich
Physicians Hospital System

Robin Meleski
St. Joseph County Health Dept.

Mary Beth Mumford
Ruth's Chris Steak House

Kathleen Murphy
Sprenger Healthcare

Sandy Saenz
Balfour Beatty Construction

Dr. Julie Ortega Schmitt

Larissa Maxwell
Life Vantage

Betsy Tavenier
Family & Sassy Magazine

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Message From Nancy Brown

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Dear Friends,

Welcome to the Michiana Go Red For Women BetterU Symposium & Luncheon! We’re delighted you are here and appreciate your interest in learning how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement is all about.

Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness of their risk and protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and ourselves.

You can help, starting today. Here’s how:

First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers (learn more at www.GoRedForWomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.

Second, join the American Heart Association in making it your mission to fight heart disease in women. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. Share what you learn today with your family and members of your community. Tell five women you want them to live and we can help stop heart disease in our lifetime.

Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation today will make a difference in the lives of women here and across the country. You can help fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women.

Thank you again for being here. My hope is that you won’t leave today without committing to making a difference by joining the Go Red For Women movement — women everywhere need your help. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. We believe reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake.

With your commitment, we can help women and their families live longer, stronger lives. Thank you for your generous support.

Warm regards,

Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association