Northwell exec named president-elect of American Heart Association

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A Northwell Health executive has been named president elect of the American Heart Association.

Dr. Stacey Rosen, senior vice president of women’s health and executive director of Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health, is the AHA’s volunteer president-elect, and will take the helm in July of 2025.

“I am deeply honored and grateful to be elected as the president-elect of the American Heart Association as the AHA celebrates 100 years of lifesaving service,” Rosen said in a statement.

“I look forward to supporting AHA President Keith Churchwell, MD, in advancing his vision for the AHA’s future,” Rosen added. “Together, along with all of the AHA’s amazing staff and volunteers, and my colleagues at Northwell Health, we will continue our vital work to promote heart and brain health, with a special focus on the unique challenges faced by women.”

An AHA volunteer for more than 30 years, Rosen has offered her time, clinical expertise and advocacy in advancing the organization’s mission. She has served in local, regional and national leadership roles, including the national board of directors. Rosen currently serves on the AHA’s international committee, New York City board of directors and NYC medical advisory committee. With a career focused on the cardiovascular health of women, Rosen is engaged in the AHA’s Go Red for Women initiative. In 2018, Rosen received the AHA Women in Cardiology Mentoring Award; and in 2021, she received the AHA’s Physician of the Year Award.

In 2023, Rosen was the recipient of the 2023 WomenHeart Wenger Award for Excellence in Medical Advocacy. She co-authored the book Heart Smarter for Women: Six Weeks to a Healthier Heart, which was published in 2022, and co-produced the documentary Ms. Diagnosed, which premiered at the Cinequest film festival in 2020.

At Northwell, Rosen oversees the Katz Institute, which aims to enhance women’s health, and supports Northwell’s health initiatives, including sex- and gender-specific research, providing clinical care, and educating the community on prevention and well-being.

“It is only fitting that Dr. Rosen has been elected as the new president-elect of the American Heart Association. Her unwavering dedication to heart health, especially her advocacy and support for women’s health, is inspiring,” Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health, said in a statement.

“Our Northwell Health team is proud to support Dr. Rosen and the AHA in their mission to raise awareness about heart disease,” he added.