Heart of Los Angeles Leadership
This year, the American Heart Association celebrates 100 years as a relentless force for longer, healthier lives. As we look ahead, we recognize our work is more important now than ever before. Our centennial milestone is 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 Los Angeles Campaign is a catalyst for this work.
2024 Heart of Los Angeles Chairman
Michael Ricks
Chief Executive
Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Executive Leadership Team
Dr. Christine Albert
Chair and Professor, Department of Cardiology
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Angelique Kaounis
Partner
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP
Jeff Pofksy
Founder
JNP Merchandising Inc.
Dr. David Sato
President
Providence Specialty Medical Group
Dr. Richard Shemin
Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery
UCLA Health System Distinguished Professor of Surgery
Chair of Robert and Kelly Day Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chief of Cardiac Surgery
UCLA Medical Center and David Geffen UCLA School of Medicine