Northwell’s Dr. Stacey E. Rosen assumes American Heart Association presidency

NEW HYDE PARK, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A fierce advocate for women’s heart health and an active volunteer with the American Heart Association for over three decades, Northwell Health’s Stacey E. Rosen, MD, senior vice president of women’s health and executive director of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health (KIWH), has begun her term as the organization’s 2025-2026 volunteer president. The American Heart Association is the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health.

As the president, Dr. Rosen, a practicing cardiologist for over 30 years, serves as the lead volunteer scientific and medical officer of the organization. She will use her presidency to continue to champion health and hope for everyone, everywhere.

“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 101^st 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.”

As volunteer president of the American Heart Association, Dr. Rosen will share insights to help guide the strategic direction of various Association committees. She will serve as: chair of the Science Advisory & Coordinating Committee; and as a member of the Executive Committee, Governance Committee, Corporate Operations Coordinating Committee, Compensation, Benefits and Human Resources Committee, and International Committee.

“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 Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health. “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.”

As a passionate volunteer, she has offered her time, clinical expertise and advocacy to advance the mission of the Association. Dr. Rosen has served in leadership roles at the local, regional and national levels, including the National Board of Directors. With a career focused on the cardiovascular health of women, Dr. Rosen is engaged in the Association’s Go Red for Women™ initiative. In 2018, Dr. Rosen received the American Heart Association’s Women in Cardiology Mentoring Award; and in 2021, she received its Physician of the Year Award.

Dr. Rosen oversees Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health. Its mission is to improve the health of women throughout their lives, bridging the gap between wellness and personalized care delivery. With a dedicated focus on women, the Katz Institute offers a comprehensive approach and sets the standards for excellence in patient-centered women’s healthcare. It also serves as a convener and amplifier for all of Northwell’s women’s health initiatives, including supporting sex- and gender-specific research, providing expert, coordinated clinical care, and educating the community on prevention and well-being.

She is a highly sought-after expert in cardiology and women's health, frequently recognized for her accomplishments. In 2025, she and her colleague, Jennifer H. Mieres, MD received the American Medical Women’s Association (AMWA) Lila A. Wallis Women's Health Award. In 2024, she was named one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives and one of Reuters Events’ Trailblazing Women in Healthcare. The previous year, 2023, she received the WomenHeart Wenger Award for Excellence in Medical Advocacy. Dr. Rosen co-authored the book Heart Smarter for Women: Six Weeks to a Healthier Heart (2022) and co-produced the documentary Ms. Diagnosed, which premiered at the Cinequest film festival in 2020.

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