During my term as Chair, several priorities will guide our work.

Building leadership pipelines for women in cardiology.
Women must not only be present in cardiology; we must also be prepared to lead. Through mentorship, sponsorship and leadership development initiatives, we will continue to develop intentional pathways that support women as they grow into leadership roles within their institutions, health systems and professional organizations.

Expanding the global reach of women in cardiology.
Strengthening global collaboration will be an important priority. We will work to expand international partnerships, support global leadership exchanges and create networks that connect women cardiologists around the world. By learning from one another and sharing best practices, we can elevate the impact of women leaders in cardiovascular medicine worldwide.

Strengthening women in cardiology across all ACC chapters.
Local engagement is the foundation of meaningful progress. One of our goals is to ensure that every ACC Chapter has a strong and active WIC presence.

Advancing equity and opportunity for women in cardiology.
While meaningful progress has been made, disparities in leadership representation, compensation and professional advancement remain. Through collaboration with ACC leadership and continued advocacy, WIC will remain committed to promoting transparency, opportunity and equity for women across the cardiovascular profession.

Fostering mentorship, sponsorship and community.
As we look ahead, the future of cardiology will be shaped by those who are willing to lead, innovate, and support one another. The WIC Member Section has always been a powerful force for progress within the ACC, and together we have the opportunity to build an even stronger and more connected community.

I encourage each of you to become actively involved through your local ACC chapter, national committees, mentorship initiatives and more. Your ideas, leadership and engagement will help shape the next chapter of Women in Cardiology.

Lift as you lead, because the future of cardiology depends on it. Together we are building a global community of women leaders in cardiovascular medicine.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Co-Vu, MD, FACC
Section Chair