American Heart Association Communications

The Communications contacts below are for national media who would like to interview an American Heart Association/American Stroke Association national spokesperson, have questions or need more information.

Local media may find communications staff in your area here: American Heart Association offices.

For non-media requests Contact Us or call 1-800-AHA-USA-1.

Corporate and Media Communications

National Media Inquiries: (214) 706-1396

Corporate and Media Communications Director - Carrie Thacker
Sr. Communications Manager, NY - Darcy Spitz
Sr. Communications Manager - Corp. Comm. & Intergration - Cathy Lewis
Project Coordinator - Joanna Carr
Sr. Communications Manager - Science Media Operations- Bridgette McNeill
Communications Manager - Karen Astle
Communications Manager - Maggie Francis
Sr. Communications Manager - National Broadcast/Multimedia - Julie Del Barto
Communications Manager - Tagni McRae
Communications Manager - Matthew Fisher
Project Coordinator - Wynette Randolph

For information on Public Service announcements (PSAs) or contact the Brand, Advertising and Design team at (214) 706-1397.

National Media Advocacy

Media Inquiries: (202) 785-7929

Media Advocacy Director - Retha Sherrod
Communications Manager - Kanika Lewis
Project Coordinator - Jackie Fuller

Consumer Health Communications

Media Inquiries: (214) 706-1310

Consumer Health Communications Director - Patricia Beatty-Gonzalez
Director - Go Red For Women - Megan Lozito
Communications Manager – GRFW - Leslie Holland
Communications Manager - Go Red Por Tu Corazón - Marleny Ramirez
Project Coordinator – GRFW – Katie Brooks
Communications Manager – CPR and First Aid - Kate Lino
Sr. Communications Manager – My Heart, My Life
Communications Manager - Kristi Manning
Communications Manager - Alexandra Paterson
Sr. Communications Manager - Power to End Stroke/Search Your Heart - Toiya Honore
Project Coordinator - SYA & Stroke programs - Elisa Ramirez-Johnson

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