WATCH: DMI’s Rocky Thurston on Greater Washington Region Heart Walk
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland sits down with Rocky Thurston, CEO of DMI, to discuss his role as chairman of the 2025 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk. Thurston shares how heart health has shaped his life, reveals surprising stats and previews one of the region’s top charity events.
WATCH: SAIC’s Srini Attili on April 5 Greater Washington Region Heart Ball
Srini Attili, executive vice president of the civilian business group at SAIC, sits down with WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland to discuss the personal loss that drives his work with the Heart of Greater Washington campaign, including the Greater Washington Region Heart Ball set for April 5. Attili gives a sneak peek into the black tie event.
WATCH: SAIC’s Diana Ceban on Heart of Greater Washington Campaign
Diana Ceban, vice president of health at SAIC, sits down with WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland to discuss her new role as chair of the Heart of Greater Washington campaign, which includes the Greater Washington Region Heart Ball set for April 2025. Ceban shares her personal connection in the fight against heart disease as well as how
WATCH: SAIC’s Vishal Tulsian on March 2 Heart Ball
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with SAIC’s Vishal Tulsian about the upcoming Greater Washington Region Heart Ball. Tulsian discusses his grandfather’s experience with heart issues, his company’s involvement in supporting the American Heart Association and what he’s most looking forward to at this year’s Heart Ball on March 2 in Washington, D.C.
WATCH: Cardiac Arrest Survivor, Leidos VP Jeff Bosick on AHA’s Heart Campaign
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with Jeff Bosick, vice president of civilian health solutions at Leidos, about his involvement in the American Heart Association’s Executives with Heart campaign that raises money for the Greater Washington Heart Walk. Bosick shares his life-threatening experience with heart issues and why AHA’s work is so important to him and others
WATCH: Lawyers Have Heart Co-Chairs John Harrity, David Jaffe on May 20 10K, 5K and Fun Walk
Heart health is an important issue for everyone, but for some of us, it hits home even more personally. In this interview, WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with the co-chairs for the American Heart Association’s Lawyers Have Heart 10K, 5K and Fun Walk coming up on May 20. Attorney John Harrity shares how heart health became
SAVE THE DATE: American Heart Association’s Greater Washington Region Golf Tournament on May 1
There’s still time to sign up for the 38th annual Greater Washington Region Golf Tournament coming up Monday, May 1, at the Woodmont Country Club. Jay Farmer and Brigette Perry have teamed up as co-chairs for the event in Rockdale, Maryland, which includes breakfast, 18 holes, a post-event awards dinner and more. “The annual golf
WATCH: SAIC’s Vishal Tulsian on Passion for Heart Health Ahead of March 4 Heart Ball
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with Vishal Tulsian, senior vice president of operations for SAIC’s state/local, health care and federal financial customers, about the March 4 Heart Ball. Tulsian is the chair of this year’s American Heart Association Heart of Greater Washington campaign and a member of the association’s board of directors. Tulsian shares why he
WATCH: SAIC’s Sanjay Sardar and Vishal Tulsian on their Part with the Heart Campaign
SAIC’s Sanjay Sardar and Vishal Tulsian speak with WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland about their involvement with the American Heart Association’s Heart of Greater Washington campaign. Both leaders share about why AHA’s work is so important to them on a personal level, as well as what attendees can expect at the upcoming Heart Ball.
American Heart Association Adds New Leadership, Board Members
The American Heart Association Greater Washington Region has added a new president, chair-elect and four new members to its board of directors as others have completed their board terms. Dr. Kelly Epps-Anderson, an interventional cardiologist at Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, has been named president of the board and will serve in this role for
WATCH: SAIC’s Vishal Tulsian Chairs 2022 Heart of Greater Washington Campaign
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Vishal Tulsian, senior vice president of operations for SAIC’s state/local, health care and federal financial customers, to discuss his role as the chair of this year’s American Heart Association “Heart of Greater Washington” campaign. Tulsian shares details about the campaign and the annual Heart Ball on April 23, as
SAIC’s Vishal Tulsian to Chair 2022 Heart of Greater Washington Campaign
Vishal Tulsian, senior vice president of operations for Science Applications International Corp.’s state/local, health care and federal financial customers, has been named chair of the Heart of Greater Washington campaign by the American Heart Association. “I am passionate about helping people and excited about this campaign’s focus on CPR and empowering people to save lives,”
WATCH: Kaiser Permanente’s Cynthia Cifuentes on Greater Washington Region Heart Walk
Every year, the Greater Washington Region Heart Walk draws supporters raising funds for the American Heart Association. WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with Kaiser Permanente’s Cynthia Cifuentes about this year’s walk, why heart health is personal to her and how others can make a difference.
WATCH: Attorney John Harrity on Upcoming ‘Lawyers Have Heart’ American Heart Association Fundraiser Event
WashingtonExec’s Rachel Kirkland speaks with local attorney John Harrity about the “Lawyers Have Heart” 10K Race, 5K Run and Fun Walk coming up this weekend, June 11-13. The event is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association and brings back memories of Harrity’s own harrowing experience. In this interview, Harrity recounts the events leading up
WATCH: Kaiser Permanente’s Jill Feldon Shares Mission Behind AHA Heart Walk as Heart Challenge Chair
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh sits down with Jill Feldon, vice president of marketing, communication and community relations for Kaiser Permanente in the Mid-Atlantic region, and 2021 Heart Challenge chair for the American Heart Association Greater Washington Region Heart Walk. Here, Feldon talks about Kaiser Permanente’s proud partnership with AHA, the mission behind the Greater Washington Region
Save the Date: AHA Heart Walk, Nov. 6-8
The American Heart Association will host its annual Heart Walk from Nov. 6-8. The event includes the opportunity to participate in AHA’s Executives with Heart campaign, a program that gives executives the opportunity to help support the association while networking and investing in a cause they believe in. This program has multiple fundraising goals that
2020 Heart Ball Raises $1.4M for American Heart Association
Heart Ball supporters gathered Feb. 22 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., for a night of dinner, dancing and fundraising to support the American Heart Association — raising more than $1.4 million for the organization’s mission. The 2020 Greater Washington Region Heart Ball was chaired by Perspecta CEO Mac Curtis and his wife
Save the Date: Greater Washington Region Heart Ball, Feb. 22
Get ready to open your heart — and your wallet: The Greater Washington Region Heart Ball to raise funds for the American Heart Association is just a month away. The event, held Feb. 22 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C., begins 6:30 p.m. with a cocktail reception. Dinner, dancing, fundraising and a live auction
Perspecta Raises Funds for Greater Washington Heart Walk
For the second year in a row, Perspecta Inc. has raised more money in a single year for the 2019 Greater Washington Heart Walk than any company in the history of the event. This year, the company raised more than $320,000 — $10,000 more than last year. “Each year, our employees never cease to amaze
Executives with Heart Kick Off Fundraising Drive, Aim for $500K Goal
Key players in the government contracting community met Sept. 25 for the Executives with Heart kickoff fundraising event. Held at Chef Geoff’s Tysons, the event was hosted by the Mark Gray, the 2018 Heart Walk chairman, and Ravi Dankanikote, the Executives with Heart chair. Dankanikote is the senior vice president of enterprise solutions and services
Save the Date: Greater Washington Region Heart Walk; ASRC Federal’s Mark Gray Named Chair
The American Heart Association has named Mark Gray, president and CEO at ASRC Federal, the chair of the upcoming 2018 Greater Washington Region Heart Walk. The annual event, set to take place Nov. 3 on the National Mall, aims to promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living and serves as the primary fundraiser for the American
Golf Tourney Benefits Heart Association
Registration is underway for the American Heart Association’s 34th annual golf tournament. Held at Woodmont Country Club on April 30, the fundraiser is expected to bring in more than $200,000 to help fund the Heart Association’s research and outreach efforts. Event Chairman Mike Rickard of Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC said while the tournament is
Heart Ball Draws 400
Two little hearts drew a big reception recently at the American Heart Association’s annual Greater Washington Heart Ball. The Face of Heart honorees were Abigail Harris, 5, and brother Colby Harris, 2, along with parents Colin and Stephanie Harris. Both children were born with the same heart defect and benefited from research that focuses on
Heart Ball Offers Black-Tie Night Out for a Cause
“Carpe diem,” Latin for “seize the day,” is the theme for this year’s Greater Washington Heart Ball, and event chair Rob Franklin is encouraging participants to do just that. “As much progress as the American Heart Association has made through its efforts to fight heart disease and stroke, there is still a lot of work
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