BALTIMORE, July 24, 2025 – Nearly half of women ages 20 and older are living with some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the No. 1 killer of women. Because of her passion for improving women’s heart health in Baltimore and across Maryland, Christine D. Aspell, Office Managing Partner at KPMG LLP in Baltimore, will serve as the 2026 volunteer chair of Go Red for Women in the Baltimore & Greater Maryland market.

Launched more than two decades ago to increase women’s heart health awareness, Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s global movement designed to serve as a catalyst for change to improve the health of women. As the American Heart Association enters its second century of lifesaving work, Aspell will play a critical role in women’s health by leading Baltimore’s Go Red for Women campaign and its signature events, including the annual Go Red for Women luncheon.

Aspell brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, having served as lead audit partner for major institutions such as T. Rowe Price, CitiFinancial, and the Federal Reserve System. She is a recognized leader in her field and a three-time honoree of The Daily Record’s “Top 100 Women in Maryland.” Aspell is also a dedicated advocate for women in the workplace, having founded the Baltimore chapter of KPMG’s Network of Women and serving on KPMG’s Women’s Advisory Board.

“I was inspired to chair Go Red for Women this year because heart disease continues to impact so many women in our community, including those we love,” Aspell said. “As women, we often put others first. Through Go Red for Women, the American Heart Association encourages us to prioritize our own heart health. I’m honored to lead this effort to raise awareness, provide education, and inspire action to help women of all ages take control of their heart health and support each other in this vital mission.”

The 2026 Go Red for Women campaign in Baltimore & Greater Maryland will focus on empowering women with the knowledge and tools to recognize the signs of heart disease and stroke, while also addressing equitable health and access to care in underserved communities. The campaign will include community outreach, educational events, and fundraising efforts to support lifesaving research and programs.

“Christine Aspell has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to supporting and advancing women, both in her professional life at KPMG and through her broader community involvement,” said Dr. Stephanie Detterline, last year’s Go Red for Women Chair and Vice President of Medical Affairs at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center.

“As she takes on this leadership role with Go Red for Women, I’m confident she will bring the same energy and dedication to improving women’s heart health. Her vision and drive will help empower more women to take control of their well-being and inspire meaningful change across Maryland.”

Go Red for Women is a global movement with impact across the United States and in more than 50 countries around the world. This year’s Go Red for Women movement and its local achievements will be celebrated in the spring of 2026 at the Baltimore & Greater Maryland Go Red for Women Experience.

Go Red for Women is nationally sponsored by CVS Health and the Baltimore Go Red for Women Experience is locally sponsored by KPMG. For more information, contact Ally Keyser at ally.keyser@heart.org or visit www.heart.org/goredmd.

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About the American Heart Association
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