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

Brenda Swatek
HR Vice President
IBM Infrastructure Development and Delivery

2025 Go Red for Women Legacy Chair

Susan Browning
Nuvance Health

2025 Hudson Valley Executive Leadership Team Members

Sheila Appel
IBM

Sola Ogunsola
IBM

Christine Pellegrino
Pellegrino Healing Center

Steph Raymond
Central Hudson Gas & Electric

Melissa Rodriguez
Ellenville Regional Hospital

Connie Santoiemmo
Innovative Ink Tattoo & SMP

Dora Visbeck
Ulster Savings Bank