SEATTLE, April 18, 2025 — Long time volunteer Jessica Bradley is the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® Puget Sound 2025 Woman of Impact™ Winner alongside high school sophomore Sydney Suh as the Association’s Puget Sound 2025 Teen of Impact™ Winner. The high-impact fundraising efforts and work to improve health outcomes in the Puget Sound community earned Bradley, a senior principal product manager at Oracle, and Suh from Bellevue High School their respective titles.

The winners were announced during the Moment of Impact event on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in Bellevue, Wash. Nominees gathered with their family, friends and supporting team members to celebrate all that they accomplished during the nine-week competition.

The Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact initiatives advance the American Heart Association’s mission to create a world of longer, healthier lives. The Woman of Impact campaign, part of the Association’s Go Red for Women movement, specifically focuses on improving women’s health, while Teen of Impact focuses on helping Gen Z become heart healthy.

Over the course of nine weeks, Bradley alongside six other nominees, competed for the Woman of Impact title by raising funds and partaking in women’s health educational and awareness activities to support the Go Red for Women movement, a comprehensive platform designed more than two decades ago to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. At the same time, Suh and seven other teens competed for the Teen of Impact title by participating in various community awareness and fundraising activities to support equitable health for teens and all people living in Puget Sound.

“Cardiovascular diseases has affected several members of my family and that is what led me to volunteer for the American Heart Association,” said Bradley. “I am honored to have received this recognition and am excited to continue working alongside the American Heart Association and its Go Red for Women initiative. There is power in women joining together, and united, we are stronger than cardiovascular disease.”

Suh lost her grandparents to heart disease and this family connection motivated her to take action. “Taking part in Teen of Impact meant I had the opportunity to use my voice to help ensure that our loved ones stay heart healthy. Winning this title is a reminder that young people have the ability to inspire lasting change, and I’m excited to continue advocating for heart health alongside the American Heart Association in our community.”

Collectively, the 15 nominees for Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact raised a total of $299,499 for the American Heart Association and drove health impact with actions such as educating 118 people  on Hands-Only CPR, driving 91 people to join the American Heart Association’s network of advocates to support public health policies, and encouraging 94 people to prioritize their health by stressing the mind-body connection. 

As the Association enters its second century of lifesaving work, efforts driven by these individuals are crucial to saving lives and advancing health and hope for everyone.

The Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact nationwide initiatives launched in over 150 cities on National Wear Red Day®, February 7 and concluded on April 9, 2025. 

To learn more about the American Heart Association in Washington, visit heart.org/washington.

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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  in Washington on heart.org/Washington or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. 


About Go Red for Women®  
The American Heart Association’s signature initiative, Go Red for Women®, is a comprehensive platform designed to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a catalyst for change to improve the lives of women globally. While the majority of cardiac events can be prevented, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women, claiming the lives of 1 in 3 women. For more than two decades, Go Red for Women has encouraged awareness. The movement harnesses the energy, passion and power of women to band together and collectively wipe out heart disease. It challenges them to know their risk for heart disease and take action to reduce their personal risk. It also gives them tools they need to lead a heart-healthy life. The Go Red for Women movement is nationally sponsored by CVS Health, with additional support from national cause supporters. For more information, please visit GoRedforWomen.org or call 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721).  

For Media Inquiries: 
Valerie Koch, Valerie.koch@heart.org
Francesca Minas, Francesca.minas@heart.org
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