Heart to Heart with Anna

Revitalize your spirit and connect with the vibrant congenital heart defect (CHD) community through 'Heart to Heart with Anna,' the pioneering podcast that has been inspiring and informing listeners since 11-12-13. Join us as we dive deep into the personal journeys, triumphs, and challenges of Survivors, their loved ones, esteemed medical professionals, and other remarkable individuals within the CHD community.

With unwavering dedication, our heartfelt conversations bring to light the stories that need to be heard. Gain invaluable insights, expert advice, and a sense of empowerment as we explore the multifaceted world of CHD. Our mission is to uplift, educate, and enrich the lives of every member of this incredible community.

Embark on a transformative listening experience where compassion and understanding thrive. Discover the resilience and unwavering spirit that resides within each person touched by CHD. Together, let's build a community where support and knowledge flourish, bringing hope to the forefront.

Tune in to 'Heart to Heart with Anna' and embark on a remarkable journey that will leave you inspired, enlightened, and connected to the beating heart of the CHD community.

Guest

Kate Doherty-Schmeck

First full-time Executive Director for Global Alliance Rheumatic and Congenital Hearts (Global ARCH), a nonprofit organization improving worldwide outcomes in childhood-onset heart disease by empowering patient and family organizations, Kate holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and studied abroad at the Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona.

With experience in data registries, program management, and international global health, Kate has worked to improve outcomes for those living with childhood-onset heart conditions. Her most impactful role was managing the International Quality Improvement Collaborative for Congenital Heart Disease (IQIC) at Boston Children's Hospital, where she collaborated with healthcare centers specializing in congenital heart disease (CHD) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) worldwide.

Global ARCH, founded in 2017, has grown from 21 countries to a thriving global network of leaders.

Guest appearance on:

Uniting Communities for Better Heart Care Outcomes with Kate Doherty-Schmeck