The Heart Disease Research Foundation (HDRF) partners with nonprofits to support innovation, education, and measurable change in cardiovascular health.
Hawk serves as Chief Operating Officer of NAVREF, managing daily operations to deliver programs and services supporting $313 million in extramural research activities for the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Michele consults for biopharmaceutical companies, advocating for patients and healthcare professionals in cardiovascular disease services and education to improve care, access, and outcomes.
Michele Packard-Milam, CAE, brings 30 years of association and marketing experience, including roles at the American Heart Association and Sara Lee, to her work as a facilitator and speaker.
Peggy Bradley volunteers as HDRF Board Treasurer and serves as Executive Director of the Biomedical Research and Education Foundation of Southern Arizona (BREFSA), where she has held leadership roles for 16 years.
Since 1961, the Heart Disease Research Foundation has funded medical research to prevent, treat, and cure heart disease and related conditions, aiming to advance lifesaving discoveries.