CEO, WomenHeart
BREAKOUT SESSION
IMPROVING WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH AND CARDIOVASCULAR CARE
Join us for an insightful discussion on the importance of self-advocacy for women in managing their heart health. This segment, sponsored by Amgen, will feature Latrice Baxter, a passionate cardiovascular disease patient advocate, and Celina Gorre, the CEO of WomenHeart. Listen in as Celina and Latrice share their experiences and insights on how women can take charge of their cardiovascular health, highlighting the critical role of self-advocacy in navigating the healthcare system. During the session, Latrice Baxter will discuss her personal journey with heart disease, emphasizing the significance of being proactive and informed about one's health, including the often-silent risk factors for cardiovascular events, like high LDL cholesterol, the “bad” cholesterol. Additionally, Celina Gorre will provide an overview of the broader landscape of women's heart health, addressing the disparities and challenges women face in receiving adequate cardiovascular care. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from these inspiring leaders, gain valuable knowledge on improving care for women, and be empowered to take charge of your own heart health.
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Bio
Celina Gorre is the CEO of WomenHeart, the leading nonprofit focused on greater awareness and education on the number one killer of women, as well as the injustices that women face in their heart journeys. Prior to WomenHeart, Celina served as executive director of the Global Alliance for Chronic Diseases where she led the GACD Secretariat based in London, funding research in over 70 countries around the world. She also worked in the field with United Nations Populations Fund and UNICEF in Angola as a senior advisor to the Angolan government on HIV/AIDS and child survival and to multinational companies on their social and local community investments. She holds a Bachelor's degree in psychology, a Master's in Public Health in epidemiology, both from UCLA and a Master's in Public Administration from Harvard University.