AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION NAMES ERIC ENGWALL SENIOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR LOS ANGELES
The American Heart Association has named Eric Engwall Senior Executive Director for Los Angeles, strengthening the organization’s leadership team as it expands efforts to improve public health and engage businesses and communities across the region.
In his new role, Engwall will lead local fundraising, corporate engagement and community impact initiatives, helping advance the Heart Association’s mission of ensuring longer, healthier lives for all. Key priorities in Los Angeles include reducing rates of uncontrolled high blood pressure, expanding CPR education so every household has someone prepared to respond in a cardiac emergency, improving maternal health and increasing nutrition security.
Engwall brings more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership experience with nationally recognized organizations. His expertise spans corporate partnerships, fundraising, volunteer and board engagement, and mission-driven growth.
Most recently, Engwall served as senior director of corporate alliances at the USO, overseeing a $30.1 million national corporate partnership portfolio. He previously led corporate partnerships for the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region, advancing disaster preparedness, community resilience and blood services initiatives. At the American Diabetes Association, he helped grow major fundraising and health impact campaigns that engaged hundreds of thousands of participants and generated millions annually for research, education and advocacy.
A Southern California native, Engwall has deep ties to the Los Angeles community and a proven track record of building strategic relationships with business leaders, philanthropists, volunteers and civic organizations.
“Los Angeles is a community defined by its generosity, innovation and commitment to making a difference,” said Engwall. “I look forward to collaborating with business leaders, community organizations and residents across the region to drive meaningful impact and advance health and hope for everyone, everywhere.”
