Closing the Gap: New ASPC Working Group Elevating Women Leaders in Preventive Cardiology

Women remain noticeably underrepresented in preventive cardiology, from leadership roles in programs and societies to senior authorship on major trials, with women of colour facing even greater barriers. Recognizing these persistent gaps, the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) has launched the Women in Preventive Cardiology Working Group, led by co-Chair Dr Kardie Tobb (Medical Director, Women’s Heart Health & Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic; Clinical Integration Officer, Cone Health Center for Health Equity, Greensboro, NC, USA) to spotlight and advance women across the field. The initiative aims to build structured mentorship and sponsorship networks, increase visibility in professional and advocacy platforms, and prepare women for leadership roles that shape programs, research and guidelines. Beyond equity, this effort addresses a critical clinical need: women leaders are more attuned to sex-specific cardiovascular risk factors, reproductive history and psychosocial determinants, translating representation into improved risk assessment, prevention strategies, and patient outcomes. By cultivating a diverse, influential body of women clinicians and investigators, the ASPC Women in Preventive Cardiology Working Group seeks to transform both the workforce and the quality of cardiovascular care for women. Read more...