BALTIMORE, Nov. 12, 2025 — Jennifer M. Warne, Vice President-Ancillary Services, US Health Partners, has been named the American Heart Association Greater Maryland 2025 Leaders of Impact™ Winner for her work supporting the Heart Association’s mission of creating a world of longer, healthier lives for all.
“Jennifer and our two other Leaders of Impact nominees have done incredible work over the last seven weeks in the fight for a healthier Maryland,” said Larry L. Johnson, immediate past chair of the American Heart Association, Baltimore & Greater Maryland Board of Directors, and a former local Leaders of Impact winner.
“They have raised funds to support pioneering research that changes lives, spread awareness about the importance of Hands-Only CPR and advocated for health for everyone, everywhere,” Johnson added. “Their efforts, alongside those of the over 300 other nominees across the U.S., support the American Heart Association’s work to save the lives of the people we love within our community and around the word.”
In the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.,[1] the American Heart Association trains and certifies millions in CPR, equipping everyday people with the skills to save lives. Through relationships with food banks and community organizations, the Heart Association connects people with healthy food to improve the health of families at home. Research funded through the Heart Association has helped countless people survive heart disease and stroke, while supporting the next generation of scientific talent.
None of this would be possible without the amazing work of volunteers like our 2025 Leaders of Impact, who raised more than $43,000 in Maryland, over the course of seven weeks.
“Taking part in Leaders of Impact was deeply personal for me. After my husband lost his best friend to sudden cardiac arrest during a lacrosse game, I was inspired to pursue a career in cardiovascular care and athlete safety,” said Warne, who currently works in the healthcare cardiology field expanding advanced images and care.
“I’m passionate about expanding CPR training, access to AEDs, and advancing protective innovations — because every heartbeat matters,” she added. “We’re working to make sure more families stay whole, more athletes stay safe, and more people have the tools they need when seconds count — so everyone has the chance to live longer and share more time with the people they love.”
For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has driven change by supporting health and access to health care for all, investing in groundbreaking research, educating health care professionals and patients and advocating for healthy policies. In Maryland, the Heart Association is specifically focused on addressing hypertension, nutrition security and community readiness.
Leaders of Impact launched on Sept. 18 in hundreds of cities across the nation and culminated on Nov. 5. Each nominee’s participation was focused on opportunities to be a changemaker with a shared purpose to raise critical awareness and fund the mission of the American Heart Association.
Other local nominees included:
- Mo Brown, 1st Deputy Chief, Johns Hopkins Police Department
- Michele Mason, Founder/CEO, Kamau Strategies
For more information about Leaders of Impact and a list of all the 2025 nominees, please visit leadersofimpact.heart.org.
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About the American Heart Association
The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1.
For Media Inquiries:
Wayne Carter, [email protected]
Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)
heart.org and stroke.org
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