Monica Merryman brings breadth of experience and passion for the non-profit sector
Monica Merryman. Courtesy photo
SANTA BARBARA — The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, concluded a thorough and extensive search by announcing Monica Merryman as the new Executive Director for the Central Coast Division.
Association Board Chair Renee Grubb enthusiastically introduced Monica Merryman in a recent letter, “Monica’s expertise and successful track record in growing and stewarding donor and volunteer relationships, driving corporate partnerships, and special event management will ideally serve the needs of the Central Coast Community.”
An experienced executive leader in both the corporate and non-profit sectors, Ms. Merryman most recently served 10 years with the American Cancer Society. In her progressive roles, she has successfully managed special event campaigns from Walks to social events, coached remote staff teams, developed strong volunteer and corporate supporters and been responsible for large-scale revenue portfolios.
Lori Stevens, Senior Vice President of the Western States Affiliates for the America Heart Association, added to Grubb’s statement, “Monica is a passionate and dedicated leader and we are excited that she will be working with us and our team of volunteers to further our mission in the Central Coast.”
Ms. Merryman began her role as The Association’s new Executive Director for the Central Coast, covering both the Central Coast and Northern Central Coast territories, on July 5th. “I am grateful for this opportunity with the American Heart Association and look forward to working side by side with the volunteers, staff and Board members. Together we will fulfill the vision of year-over-year growth in both participation and income for our events, while engaging and galvanizing the community to work together and build healthier lives to meet our impact goals.”
About the American Heart Association: The American Heart Association is devoted to saving people from heart disease and stroke – the two leading causes of death in the world. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat these diseases. The Dallas-based association is the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-800-AHA-USA1, visit heart.org or call any of our offices around the country. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
About the American Stroke Association: The American Stroke Association is devoted to saving people from stroke — the No. 2 cause of death in the world and a leading cause of serious disability. We team with millions of volunteers to fund innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies and provide lifesaving tools and information to prevent and treat stroke. The Dallas-based association officially launched in 1998 as a division of the American Heart Association. To learn more or to get involved, call 1-888-4STROKE or visit StrokeAssociation.org. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association receives funding mostly from individuals. Foundations and corporations donate as well, and fund specific programs and events. Strict policies are enforced to prevent these relationships from influencing the Association’s science content. Financial information for the American Heart Association, including a list of contributions from pharmaceutical companies and device manufacturers, is available at http://www.heart.org/corporatefunding.