Dr. Churchwell is the 2024-25 president of the American Heart Association, serving as chief volunteer scientific and medical officer. He provides oversight for medical, scientific and public health matters, as well as related public policy. He also presides over the science advisory and coordinating committee for the organization. Recently, he served as president of Yale New Haven (Conn.) Hospital and as associate clinical professor of medicine at Yale School of Medicine. While at Yale New Haven Hospital, he also held roles including executive vice president and COO, senior vice president and executive director for heart and vascular services, and more. His previous leadership roles at the American Heart Association include serving as president of the Southeast Region, chair of the advocacy coordinating committee and executive committee, and member of the board of directors. In these positions, he engaged in concentrated efforts to address issues of health equity and social disparities, and helped coordinate the organization’s role in driving both internal and external solutions.
