SEATTLE, November 12, 2025 — Megan Condon, CPA, Seattle tax practice leader at BDO, has been named the American Heart Association 2025 Puget Sound Leaders of Impact™ winner for her work supporting the Heart Association’s mission of creating a world of longer, healthier lives for all. 

“As a Leader of Impact, Megan helped propel the American Heart Association’s work of creating a world free of cardiovascular disease and stroke,” said Whitney Meidl, executive director, American Heart Association, Puget Sound. “She raised funds to support pioneering research that changes lives, spread awareness about the importance of Hands-Only CPR and advocated for health for everyone, everywhere. These efforts support our work to save the lives of the people we love within our community and around the word.” 

In the fight against heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.,[1] the American Heart Association trains and certifies millions in CPR, equipping everyday people with the skills to save lives. Through relationships with food banks and community organizations, the Heart Association connects people with healthy food to improve the health of families at home. Research funded through the Heart Association has helped countless people survive heart disease and stroke, while supporting the next generation of scientific talent. 

None of this would be possible without the meaningful work of volunteers like the Leaders of Impact, who cumulatively raised more than $44,000 in the Puget Sound over the course of seven weeks. 

"I'm honored to be named a Leaders of Impact winner by the American Heart Association,” said Condon. “This recognition fuels my commitment to raising awareness about heart disease, especially among women. My family's journey with heart disease has shown me how urgent it is to know your numbers, understand your risk and take action to protect your heart." 

For more than 100 years, the American Heart Association has driven change by supporting health and access to health care for all, investing in groundbreaking research, educating health care professionals and patients and advocating for healthy policies. 

The Leaders of Impact campaign launched on Sept. 18 in hundreds of cities across the nation and culminated on Nov. 5. Each nominee’s participation was focused on opportunities to be a changemaker with a shared purpose to raise critical awareness and fund the mission of the American Heart Association. Locally in the Puget Sound, nominees connected directly with their communities to raise funds and knowledge. Condon, for example, worked with her gym to host training sessions focused on the importance of heart health awareness. 

For more information about Leaders of Impact and a list of all the 2025 nominees nationwide, visit leadersofimpact.heart.org. For more information on the Puget Sound Leaders of Impact initiative, visit www2.heart.org/PugetSoundLeaders or contact Christy Martin at christy.martin@heart.org.

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About the American Heart Association

The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org, Facebook, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. In Washington, visit heart.org/Washington, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram or X.

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Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721)

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