Heart of Chicago Leadership

In 2024, the American Heart Association celebrated 100 years as a relentless force for longer, healthier lives. As we move into our second century, we recognize our work is more important now than ever before. Our centennial milestone was coupled with our 2024 Impact Goal of ensuring every person has the opportunity for a full, healthy life. Every person means working with every community and that is why our Executive Leadership is so important. The Heart of Chicago Campaign is a catalyst for this work.

Heart of Chicago 2024-2025 Board Members

Jeff Bennett
Modivcare

John Boschelli
Kemper

Gyasi Chisley
PNC
2021 Chicago Heart Ball Chair

Christina Conlin
Union Pacific Railroad

Tim Conlin
Elenco Electronics

Jack Craven
Jack Craven Executive Coaching

Brittany Crosby
Walgreens

Tina Dekker
Meijer

David Dopp

Nick Farwig
Accenture

Kate Gibbons
BMO

Stephen Harris
BCBSIL
2023 Heart of Chicago Chair

Kyle Kickert
Jorie Healthcare Partners

Mindi Knebel
Kaizen Health

Diana Kunz
KPMG LLP

Eric Langshur
Abundant Venture Partners
2024 Heart of Chicago Chair

Sharon Langshur
Northwestern University
2024 Heart of Chicago Chair

Samera Ludwig
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Cheryl Lulias
Medical Home Network

Meghan Otis
Lightspring Capital Partners

Usha Patil
VSP Vision Care

Jeff Raider
CIBC Bank USA

Dr. Andy Rauh

John Schultz
Veradigm

Tom Shanley
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital

Lee Shapiro
7wire Ventures
2022 Chicago Heart Ball Chair

Kadi Underwood
Pfizer

Willie Underwood
Buffalo Center for Health Equity

Amy Waldron

John Zachara
Integrated Facilities Solutions