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Board of Directors
Leadership Committed to Saving Hearts Across Virginia
The Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC) is led by a multidisciplinary board representing hospitals, EMS systems, and clinical experts across the Commonwealth. Together, these leaders drive statewide initiatives to reduce time-to-treatment, enhance STEMI systems of care, and improve outcomes for heart attack patients. Their collaboration reflects VHAC’s commitment to building sustainable, data-driven, and patient-centered approaches to cardiovascular emergency response.
Our Board
Peter O’Brien, MD
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Co-founder and Chair, Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC)
Michael Kontos, MD
Virginia Commonwealth University
Co-founder and Vice Chair, Virginia Heart Attack Coalition (VHAC)
Yasmin Ahmady, NRP, AAS
Prince William Department of Fire and Rescue
Cindi Cole, BSN, RN
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Melanie B. Johnson, MSN, RN-BC
Carilion Clinic
Kayla Long, DO
Centra Lynchburg General Hospital
Bob Page, M.Ed., NRP
Edutainment Consulting and Seminars, LLC
Rajan Patel, MD
UVA Health Heart and Vascular Center
Megan Vaughan, MSN, RN
Bon Secours Heart & Vascular Institute