American Heart Association

Dr. Caitlin Giesler, Cardiologist and AHA Board Member and Kimberly Wright, Development Director, American Heart Association

About the program and speaker:

Over our 100-year history, the American Heart Association has been fighting heart disease and stroke and helping families and communities thrive. 

Our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. As we move into the second century of our work, we are advancing health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

Go Red for Women® is the American Heart Association’s signature initiative to raise awareness that heart disease is women’s greatest health threat and to empower them to take action to lower their risk. Since 2004, Go Red for Women has had a profound impact on women’s health and continues to be a champion for women.

The price of cardiovascular disease is high and 1 in 3 women will pay that price with their life. Exacerbating this, our youngest most diverse women are the least aware that CVD is the No. 1 killer of women.

Dr. Caitlin Giesler, MD, FACC, is a board-certified cardiologist and the founder and director of The Heart Center for Women. Dedicated to advancing cardiovascular health, she specializes in women’s heart health and preventive cardiology.

As a leader in the field, Dr. Giesler is committed to improving outcomes through evidence-based medicine and patient-centered care. She serves on the board of the Austin American Heart Association, advocating for heart disease awareness and community health initiatives. Recognized for her clinical excellence and leadership, she is passionate about education, mentorship, and driving innovation in cardiology.

Kimberly Wright, Development Director, represents women's heart health, the American Heart Association's initiatives through the Go Red for Women campaign, and how you can advocate for and support women's heart health in Austin.

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