American Heart Association – Northeast Ohio welcomes three new board members
(NORTHEAST OHIO) July 14, 2026 — The American Heart Association–Northeast Ohio has announced the addition of three new members to its board of directors in its mission to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.
The new board members include:
- Dr. Brianna French, cardiologist at Summa Health
- Dr. Myttle Mayuga, interventional cardiologist at University Hospitals Portage
- Molly Marhofer, community outreach director at Ron Marhofer Auto Family
Board members play a vital role in advancing the American Heart Association’s vision to advance health and hope for all. This trio brings a combination of professional expertise, personal passion and community influence to help drive revenue and health goals, while championing equitable health across Northeast Ohio.
“These volunteers have deep roots in our community and are passionate about heart health, making them a powerful advocate for our mission,” said Shelley Webber, executive director of the American Heart Association–Northeast Ohio. “All of these changemakers have also volunteered for us in the past, and we are thrilled to now welcome them as board members.”
As a cardiologist at Summa Health, Dr. French specializes in preventive cardiology, nutrition and heart disease in women. She also recently served as a 2026 American Heart Association Woman of Impact nominee, where she raised crucial funds and awareness to fight the No. 1 killer of women: cardiovascular disease.
Dr. Mayuga practices as a general and interventional cardiologist at University Hospitals Portage, treating adults with any cardiac complaint and working to prevent future cardiovascular events from happening. Dr. Mayuga has previously lent her expertise as a media spokesperson for the American Heart Association to educate people in Northeast Ohio about holiday heart syndrome.
Marhofer serves as community outreach director at Ron Marhofer Auto Family, where she builds deep relationships with people and businesses in the greater Akron region. As volunteer chairwoman of the Association’s 2026 Akron/Canton Go Red for Women movement, Marhofer helped lead the campaign to its best year ever for Open Your Heart giving.
In addition to the three new members, the Northeast Ohio board of directors includes:
- Dr. Grace Ayafor, board president – Summa Health
- Zach Goodson, board chairman – Enbridge Gas Ohio
- Holly Hogston, Esq., chair-elect – GPD Group
- Dr. Maria Kowal, president-elect – ONE Health Ohio
- Michael Davidson – Buehler’s Fresh Foods
- Gregory Ensley – Farmers National Bank
- Laura Kish – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
- Jolene Lane, Ed.D. – Equity Lane, LLC, DEI Strategy
- Jennifer Oberg-Dostal – Huntington National Bank
Board members serve two- to six-year terms and help the Association address critical health issues including hypertension awareness, CPR education and reducing the risk of heart disease in women. The Northeast Ohio board is focused on removing barriers to care and improving cardiovascular health for all residents.
About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries
Chelsea Caldwell; chelsea.caldwell@heart.org
For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
