Jennifer H. Mieres, MD , FACC, MASNC, FAHA

Dr. Jennifer H. Mieres, FACC, FAHA, MASNC, an award-winning professor of cardiology and author, is internationally recognized as a leading advocate for women’s heart health, heart disease prevention, wellness and diversity in healthcare. Her passion is to educate and empower women to take charge of their health through education and proactive partnerships. For more than two decades, her efforts have been focused on gender-specific cardiovascular research and raising awareness of a woman-centered holistic approach to heart health and wellness. In her role as leader of Northwell Health's Center for Equity of Care, and as the first Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, Dr. Mieres oversees strategy for diversity, inclusion, and health equity to deliver culturally sensitive care and eliminate health disparities. She is also a member of the Katz Institute for Women's Health Steering Committee. She has co-authored several books. The first, Heart Smarter for Women, co-authored with Dr. Stacey Rosen, aims to equip women with 6 steps they can take to improve their heart health through partnership and resourcing. The second, Reigniting the Human Connection, co-authored with Dr. Elizabeth McCulloch and Dr. Michael Wright, creates a pathway to diversity, inclusion and equity in healthcare. A Board certified Nuclear Cardiologist, Dr. Mieres was the first female President of the ASNC in 2009 and is a national spokesperson for the American Heart Association. She regularly appears on national media outlets for her leadership on heart health including “20/20”, “CNN,” the “Today Show” and “Good Morning America”. As an Emmy-nominated Executive Producer, Dr. Mieres has harnessed the power of film to build impactful narratives to reignite humanism in healthcare - empowering women and their families to be partners in their health, and educating the greater medical community on bias in all its forms. She has co-produced four documentaries and has additional omni-channel productions in the works. Dr. Mieres is a dedicated women’s health and diversity and inclusion advocate and prides herself on being a lifelong learner. She is invited to speak all over the world on the importance of heart health, gender, diversity, and equality with a focus on achieving health equity for all. Learn more at her website https://www.drjennifermieres.com/ and connect with Dr. Mieres on Twitter at @DrJMieres.