Alicia Schulhof to chair the American Heart Association’s Tampa Bay 2026-27 Go Red for Women initiative
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in Tampa Bay and across the United States. To change that, the American Heart Association, a relentless force changing the future of health for everyone everywhere, is encouraging women to prioritize their heart health. Leading that effort locally is Alicia Schulhof, M.H.A., F.A.C.H.E., president of Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and an accomplished healthcare executive who has spent more than 20 years leading organizations through transformational change across for-profit, nonprofit, community and academic healthcare settings.
Known for building and empowering high-performing teams, Schulhof is serving as the 2027 chair for the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® movement in Tampa Bay, empowering women to take charge of their heart health while addressing critical gaps in research, education and care. Go Red for Women is dedicated to helping women lead healthier lives.
“As women, our days are packed, and life rarely slows down—but women’s health deserves attention now, not later,” said Schulhof. “Go Red for Women is a call to action: Red Means Go, for our hearts, our futures and every woman who matters to us.”
The Red Means Go message encourages women to move beyond awareness and take action, whether that means learning their risk factors, scheduling preventive screenings, making heart-healthy lifestyle changes or seeking medical care when needed.
Despite the threat of CVD, less than half of women are aware of its risk. Go Red for Women is committed to closing gaps in access to care, advancing research and education, and building a strong community of support. By bringing together survivors, advocates and community leaders, the movement empowers women to prioritize their heart health at every age and stage of life while helping create healthier futures for generations to come. This year’s efforts will also include a focus on CPR awareness among youth, encouraging the next generation to be prepared to take lifesaving action in an emergency.
“There is one source of support women can count on, each other. Alicia’s unwavering passion and dedication to the Go Red for Women movement is creating a ripple effect across Tampa Bay,” said Nina Morgan, American Heart Association – Tampa Bay. “By sharing her voice and championing this cause, she is helping raise awareness, inspire action and advance a healthier future for women and families throughout our community.”
Celebrate the American Heart Association’s local Go Red for Women achievements on Wednesday, February 24 at the 2026–27 Tampa Bay Go Red for Women Experience. Taking place at the Tampa Museum of Art for the third consecutive year, this signature event will feature a one-of-a-kind Pop-Up Lounge, inspiring stories, meaningful connections and more, as we honor the impact of Go Red for Women across our community.
Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, and the Tampa Bay Go Red for Women Experience is locally sponsored by Aledade, Encompass Health, Healthe Systems, HCA Florida Healthcare, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Microlumen, PAR, Raymond James, Shutts, Symphona, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa Electric, and Ultimate Medical Academy. For more information, contact Shana Vono at [email protected]. M
Photo Credit: Allyn DiVito, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
