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Heart of Philadelphia Leadership


Building on a century of lifesaving progress in cardiovascular disease and stroke, the American Heart Association has centered a new vision for its next 100 years: Advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

To achieve this vision by 2028, the American Heart Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach people where they are.

Every person means working with every community and that is why our Executive Leadership is so important. The Heart of Philadelphia Campaign is a catalyst for this work.

2026 Heart of Philadelphia Co-Chairs

 

Kernika Gupta
Director of CEO Initiatives
IBX & Brave Lights Foundation

Vishal Patel
Brave Lights Foundation

 

Executive Leadership Team

Ashley Lynam
Partner
Morgan Lewis & Bockius

Kristen Stevens
VP Omni-Channel Programming
QVC/HSN

McKenna Young
SVP
Brian Communications

Christine Tome
SVP
Bank of America

Mazvita Rankin
Business and Administrative Director
CHOP

Kathy Albanese
Corporate Relations Executive
IBX

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Heart of Philadelphia Heart Ball


Friday, February 27, 2026
5:30 PM - 10:30 PM ET


National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106


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