
Transforming the State of Women's Health
Circle of Red is Go Red for Women’s annual giving society, made up of individuals who are in the fight against cardiovascular disease to win. The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement was created to dispel myths and raise awareness of heart disease and stroke being the No. 1 killer of women.
Today, the Circle of Red stands at the forefront of Go Red for Women’s fight to save women’s lives. Located in communities throughout the United States, Circle of Red advocates use their influence, generosity, and ambassadorship to help increase awareness of the leading cause of death for women – cardiovascular disease.
Your Impact
Through your support of Go Red for Women we will…
- Continue to raise awareness of women's greatest health threat
- Champion life-saving discoveries for women and by women
- Address the unique health needs of women at every age, stage, and season of life
As a Circle of Red member, you will be one of the greatest champions of our work.
Circle of Red Member Experience
As a Circle of Red member you will make a direct impact on the lives of women in your community and beyond. You will be provided with invitations to experiences focused on education, awareness, and research in the world of women’s health. There will also be opportunities for meaningful interactions with survivors, fellow members, and community leaders throughout the year.
Circle of Red Chairpersons

Kara Down
Administrative Director of Executive & Volunteer Initiatives Administrative
NCH

Dr. Deborah Houk
Internist
NCH
2024 Circle of Red Members
Dr. Deborah Antoine
Angelette Arias
Rebekah Barney
Samira Beckwith
Kimberly Belfore
Sabrina Bennett
Allyson Berlen
Linda Boyle
Sally Brumfield
Patricia Carson
Susan Sublett Chicone
Shelly Church
Lynnette Cooke
Kathy Courtenage
Helen Donegan
Kara Down
Kristine Fay
Dorothy Fitzgerald
Melissa Gilliam
Cheryl Glover
Marion Harris-Barter
Paul Hiltz
Cotrenia Hood
Deborah Houk
Michele Hylton-Terry
Sally Jackson
Pam Knous
Trish Leonard
Dean Lin
Phil Loiacano
Mark Loren
Kelly Oliver
Diana Miranda
Liz Perez-Lavin
Tracy Pyles
Jessaca Rodriguez
Arnold Schmidt
Bea Simpson
Deanie Singh
Ben Spence
Sandy Stilwell
Suzette Strickland
Donna Sublett
Anna “Boots” Tolles
Kimberly Waeger
Stephanie Wardein
Autumn Watkins-Holloway
Charles Weinrich
Stephanie Whitfield
Diana Willis
Dr. Malissa Wood