Meet Our Chairwoman Aimee Weisner
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Aimee S. Weisner is corporate vice president, general counsel of Edwards Lifesciences, the global leader in the science of heart valves
and hemodynamic monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company partners with clinicians to develop innovative technologies in the areas of structural heart disease and critical care monitoring that enable them to save and enhance lives. |
Prior to joining the company in January 2011, Weisner was the executive vice president, administration and secretary at Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (AMO) where she was responsible for legal, human resources, compliance and internal audit, and previously served as general counsel. Prior to that, Weisner served as vice president, assistant general counsel and assistant secretary at Allergan. She also practiced in the corporate and securities group at the law firm of O’Melveny & Myers LLP.
Weisner received her juris doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles and her bachelor’s degree in communications from California State University, Fullerton.
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Orange County Go Red For Women Luncheon! We’re delighted you are here and appreciate your interest in learning how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness of their risk and protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and ourselves.
You can help, starting today. Here’s how:
First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers (learn more at www.GoRedForWomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.
Second, join the American Heart Association in making it your mission to fight heart disease in women. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. Share what you learn today with your family and members of your community. Tell five women you want them to live and we can help stop heart disease in our lifetime.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation today will make a difference in the lives of women here and across the country. You can help fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women.
Thank you again for being here. My hope is that you won’t leave today without committing to making a difference by joining the Go Red For Women movement — women everywhere need your help. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. We believe reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake.
With your commitment, we can help women and their families live longer, stronger lives. Thank you for your generous support.
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association
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