Nancy Brown Advances Women's Health Initiatives at AHA

Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, has been instrumental in advancing women's health initiatives and improving survival rates from cardiac arrest. In 2024, she launched the AHA's Go Red for Women venture fund, investing $75 million in startups focused on women's health solutions. Following the cardiac arrest of NFL player Damar Hamlin in January 2023, Brown has emphasized the importance of immediate CPR and the chain of survival, leading to the Nation of Lifesavers movement aimed at doubling survival rates by 2030. The AHA has also partnered with major sports leagues to promote CPR education and prevent sudden cardiac arrest in youth. Brown's advocacy efforts have positioned her as a key figure in the push for better health outcomes across the nation. Her leadership continues to drive significant initiatives in both women’s health and emergency response education.