Nancy Brown Named to TIME's 2025 List of Most Influential Health Leaders

Time magazine has selected Nancy Brown, Chief Executive Officer of the American Heart Association, for its 2025 TIME100 Health list, highlighting her significant contributions to global health and cardiovascular research. Brown, who has led the organization since 2008, was recognized for her innovative approaches to addressing heart disease and stroke prevention.

Under Brown's leadership, the American Heart Association has emerged as a global leader in transforming understanding and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, which remain the top two causes of death worldwide. Her strategic initiatives have focused on empowering communities and driving meaningful health outcomes through research, science, and targeted interventions.

One of Brown's notable achievements is launching the $75 million Go Red for Women Venture Fund, which addresses the historic underinvestment in women's health. The fund supports companies developing products and services aimed at improving heart and brain health outcomes for women. Additionally, she has championed the Nation of Lifesavers movement, with an ambitious goal of doubling sudden cardiac arrest survival rates by 2030.

Brown's selection to the TIME100 Health list underscores her commitment to advancing equitable health solutions and inspiring systemic change in healthcare. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and a patient-centered perspective in addressing complex health challenges.

The recognition highlights the critical role of leadership in driving global health improvements and signals the increasing importance of strategic, inclusive approaches to medical research and public health interventions.