Stacey E. Rosen, MD, senior vice president of women’s health at Northwell Health and executive director of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, has officially begun her tenure as the 2025-2026 volunteer president of the American Heart Association (AHA). With over 30 years of experience as a practicing cardiologist and more than three decades of dedicated service to the AHA, Dr. Rosen brings a wealth of clinical insight and leadership to the organization at the start of its 101st year.
Dr. Rosen’s longstanding commitment to women’s cardiovascular health and her deep involvement with the AHA have positioned her to take on the role of lead volunteer scientific and medical officer for the global nonprofit. She will guide the Association’s mission to improve heart and brain health through science, education, and policy.
“I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as the next volunteer president of the American Heart Association as this extraordinary organization begins its 101st year of operation. My vision for this term is to build on the Association’s incredible legacy with a focus on scientific discovery that improves the lives of all people, advancing systems of care and policy that are accessible and promoting healthy lifestyles to improve health outcomes,” said Dr. Rosen. “Together, with the more than 35 million volunteers and supporters of the Association nationwide, and the organization’s staff, we will continue to be a relentless force for a world of longer and healthier lives.”
In her presidential role, Dr. Rosen will help guide the strategic direction of various AHA committees. Her responsibilities will include serving as chair of the Science Advisory & Coordinating Committee and holding seats on the Executive Committee, Governance Committee, Corporate Operations Coordinating Committee, Compensation, Benefits and Human Resources Committee, and International Committee.
Northwell Health President and CEO Michael Dowling shared his support of Dr. Rosen’s new leadership position. “Northwell is immensely proud of Dr. Rosen’s appointment as president of the American Heart Association. Her tireless dedication to women’s heart health and decades of service make her the perfect advocate to lead this vital organization,” said Dowling. “During her tenure, we know she’ll continue to make an even more of a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.”
Throughout her career, Dr. Rosen has been an active volunteer with the AHA at the local, regional, and national levels. She has contributed significantly to the Association’s Go Red for Women™ initiative, which aims to raise awareness and drive action for women’s heart health.
