American Heart Association Central Arkansas is blessed by volunteers and contributors who advance the organization’s mission in the fight against heart disease and stroke. Atop the long and distinguished list is the Circle of Red, a collection of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their support of AHA’s work. Tireless in their advocacy, the outstanding individuals represent the best our state has to offer against these dreaded diseases that have impacted so many families. We are proud to recognize this year’s Circle of Red members and express our profound gratitude on behalf of the thousands of Arkansans who have benefited from their generosity.
Gina Pharis
2024 Circle of Red Chair
Community Supporter
Heather Baker
President and Publisher
AY Media Group
Debi Barnes
Debi Barnes Consulting
Dr. Arnessa Bennett
Director of Special Projects & DEI
North Little Rock Mayor’s Office
Trish Birch
Community Supporter
Char Boulch
Chief Nursing Officer
Saline Memorial Hospital
Tjuana Byrd Manning
Circuit Judge
Pulaski County
Lisa Gaddy
Early Childhood Educator
Arkansas State University
Donna Hall
Chief Financial Officer
Bank of Little Rock
Brandy Harp
Principal Broker
Jon Underhill Real Estate
Jamie Jones
Partner
Friday, Eldredge & Clark
Kimberly M. Lee
Financial Inclusion Officer
Hope Credit Union
Dr. Jean McSweeney
Professor Emeritus
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Dr. Karla Montgomery
Medical Doctor
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
Katrina Owoh
Chief Financial Officer
Clinton Foundation
Nikki Smith
Executive Director
American Heart Association-Central Arkansas
Sarah Thomas
Community Relations Specialist
Healthy Connections
Alexandria Washington
CEO
The BIG Agency
Dorothea Wilson
Reporter
KARK/Fox 16
Circle of Red members not pictured:
Katrina Banks, APRN
Dr. Charity Smith
Principal Education Associate
Fetterman and Associates International
Olivia Ramsey
Community Supporter
Danyelle Walker
Owner and Attorney
Law Office of Danyelle Walker
