Sister to Sister in Chicago

Sister to Sister has been part of your community since 2003. We work year-round to bring heart health resources to the women of Chicago.

We had another successful Women's Heart Health Fair on May 14, 2009 at the Merchandise Mart with over 2,030 participants.  We have another upcoming event in November: Triathlon Training Fitness Challenge.

Join our Triathlon Training Team!

Are you or your friends currently registered and training for an athletic event between now and November of 2009? Are you making this experience as meaningful as possible by raising funds for the #1 killer of American women – heart disease?  Join the virtual “Tri to Beat Women’s Heart Disease” Charity Team and show your support of women's heart health. 

We offer:

The first step is to register here. For questions, please contact Jackie at 312-391-2445 or jdominguez@sistertosister.org

Sign up today!

2010 Chicago Women's Heart Health Fair

Sister to Sister will be holding its 7th annual free Women's Heart Health Fair.  Come join us for a free, informative and fun event that features lifestyle presentations, cutting-edge information on medical issues and complimentary heart-health screenings.

When and Where

Friday, February 19, 2010
8:00am - 3:00pm
Merchandise Mart - MAP
222 Merchandise Mart
Chicago, IL 60654
312-527-7600

Pre-registration coming soon!

Interested in a booth?  Contact us for details.

Local Leadership

If you have any questions about Sister to Sister events in Chicago, contact Jacqueline Dominguez at (312) 391-2445 or via email.

Learn more about the Chicago team that organizes events at the local level.

Discover which community leaders in Chicago are passionate about contributing their time and efforts to Sister to Sister's mission.

Local Sponsors

Merchandise MartChopping BlockCity of Chicago

Local Medical Partners

Midwest Heart SpecialistsNorthwestern UniversityUniversity of Chicago
University of Illinois Medical CenterUniversity of Chicago

Local Media Partners

WLIT

Chicago 2009 Community Council

Sister to Sister's Community Council is a made up of a group of select women from the corporate, government and non-profit worlds who come together to help plan the National Women's Healthy Heart Campaign.  These female executives are local leaders who pass on our heart-health message to the women they influence in their communities.  They are aware of how critical it is to promote awareness of heart disease among women, and understand the need to turn knowledge into action.

Our Community Council members assist the Campaign with program planning, outreach, promotion and sponsorship sales.  We truly appreciate their efforts in helping to save the lives of women in the Chicago area.

Vanessa Atkins

Vanessa Atkins has over 15 yrs of Health-care Finance experience.  She is an advocate for women's health-care because she believes that if each woman reaches out to just one other woman, we can empower all women to take charge of their health and be the best that they can be.  I am honored to be a part of Sister to Sister.

 

Jennifer Brandt

Jen Brandt is a nursing student at University of Illinois-Chicago working on her Masters of Science in Nursing.  She will soon be an Advanced Community Health Nurse and aims to work to raise awareness and improve people's education about chronic diseases like heart health and diabetes.

Lesley Craig is employed by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women's Health.

Tonie Houke is a volunteer from 2009 Women's Heart Health Fair.

Amanda Johnson

Amanda Johnson is an Independent Fitness Instructor.

Dawn Koselleck works for Pharm D, Abbott Cardiovascular.

Sara Labowitz

 

Sara Labowitz has ten years of healthcare public relations experience and is thrilled to be on the Sister to Sister Community Council.  Ever since donating bone marrow to a 14 year old boy with leukemia, she has wanted to use her skills to help a healthcare related non-profit organization.

 

Keneatha Nason

Keneatha Nason is currently expanding her knowledge in public health and is working on her Masters. "I am excited to join Sister to Sister because I believe a healthy heart is a start for a healthy mind set."

Susan Pachikara

Susan Pachikara is a Chef at the Cardamom Kitchen.

Shilpa Rupani works as a Senior Account Executive and Event Coordinator for the Chicago Sky Women's Basketball Team.

Beth Stremel works for Community Health Charities and is responsible for establishing employee giving campaigns with organizations in Illinois.   In this capacity she has the opportunity to promote the work of 40 area health charities.  She is interested in promoting healthy living, providing education, screening and resources to individuals to improve their health and feels that working with Sister to Sister will be another avenue to pursue this mission.

Steven Tamaroglio

 

Steven Tamaroglio serves as our media advisory member on the Sister to Sister Community Council.  He presently works as Marketing and Promotions Director at 93.9 WLIT-FM in Chicago, the flagship adult contemporary station that reaches women all across Chicagoland. 

 

Diana Vetter is a Sales Consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetics.

Chicago Medical Advisory Committee

The Illinois Region Medical Advisory Committee consists of local premiere healthcare professionals who support the mission, vision and goals of Sister to Sister:  The Women's Heart Health Foundation.   Committee members are volunteers who support the organization through their time and talents.  They accept the responsibility of promoting and raising funds for heart screening activities and educational initiatives which are designed to empower women to make lifestyle changes to prevent or minimize their cardiac risk factors.

Medical Advisory Committee Members typically provide medical services to the women's heart health community and passionately embrace the opportunity to contribute to the success of the fundraising and outreach goals of the Sister to Sister team. 

Robert C. Hendel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASNC

Midwest Heart Specialists
Robert C. Hendel, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASNC
Midwest Heart Specialists
Central DuPage Hospital
Suite 301
25 N. Winfield Road
Winfield, IL  60190
Phone:  630.510.9244 

Learn more about Dr. Hendel.
Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC

Northwestern University
Martha Gulati, MD, MS, F.A.C.C.
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Department of Preventive Medicine
Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute of Northwestern
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medicine
676 North St. Clair, Suite 600
Chicago, IL  60611
Phone:  312.695.1427
www.northwestern.edu

Learn more about Dr. Gulati.
Annabelle Volgman, MD, FACC

Rush University
Annabelle Volgman, MD, FACC
Associate Professor of Medicine
Medical Director, Heart Center for Women
Department of Cardiology
1725 W. Harrison Street, Suite 1159
Chicago, IL  60612-3824      
Phone:  312.942.5020
www.rush.edu    

Learn more about Dr. Volgman.
Mardi Gomberg-Maitland, MD, MSe

University of Chicago
Mardi Gomberg-Maitland, MD, MSe
Director, Pulmonary Hypertension Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
5403 Room L-08
Chicago, IL  60637-1470
Phone:  773.702.6049

Learn more about Dr. Gomberg-Maitland.
Rupa Mehta, MD, FACC

University of Chicago
Rupa Mehta
, MD, FACC
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine, Cardiology
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
MC2090
Chicago, IL  60637
Phone:  773.702.1766

Learn more about Dr. Mehta.
Joan Briller, MD

University of Illinois
Joan Briller, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology)
Director, Heart Disease in Women Program
Section of Cardiology (MC715)
Department of Medicine
840 South Wood Street
Chicago, IL  60612-7323
Phone:  312.996.6730

Learn more about Dr. Briller.

If you are a medical leader in women's heart health and are interested in joining the Illinois Region Sister to Sister Women's Heart Health Foundation Medical Advisory Committee, please contact Jacqueline Dominguez at jdominguez@sistertosister.org or 312.391.2445. 

Chicago Team

Sister to Sister has dedicated professionals in Chicago that work year-round to raise awareness about heart disease in women.

Jacqueline A. Dominguez, Illinois Region Executive Director
Jacqueline brings over 10 years of not-for-profit executive management experience to the Sister to Sister Foundation.   Building on the success of the annual Heart Health Fairs, Jackie is forming community leadership committees to assist in the development of additional women's heart health awareness campaigns, informational lecture series, and fundraising efforts year round.  "Partnerships are the foundation of our success and I encourage you to join us as we empower women to take charge of their cardiac health."

Trainer Michael Gleason

Mike GleasonTrainer Michael Gleason will guide you to the finish line. His endurance sport experience includes:

  • Competitively competed in Triathlons, Marathons and Bike Racing for eight years (completed over 100 events)
  • Finished Four Ironman’s (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) Events-IM Wisconsin 2004 & 2006, IM Florida 2007, Ironman France 2008 and will be competing in Ironman Louisville in August 2009
  • Finished 13 marathons (fastest time 3:16)
  • Finished over 60 triathlons (Half Ironmans, Olympic Distance, Sprint Distance)
  • Qualified at “Elite Level” for Chicago Triathlon 2007 & 2008
  • Extensive experience in track workouts and planning, open water swimming clinics, marathon training, triathlon programs and program development, bike mechanics

Complete race bio can be found here.