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Two South Florida changemakers triumph in competition to reverse cardiovascular disease statistics
Jessica Younis Milton and Sebastian Ortiz named the American Heart Association 2025 Woman of Impact™ & Teen of Impact™ Winners
A new mom prioritizing health and well-being after experiencing preeclampsia is the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® South Florida 2025 Woman of Impact™ winner, alongside a 16-year-old entrepreneur and advocate for social impact as the Association’s South Florida 2025 Teen of Impact™ winner. The high-impact fundraising efforts and work to improve health outcomes in the community earned Jessica Younis Milton, project specialist at Starbucks and Sebastian Ortiz from La Salle High School their respective titles. The Woman of Impact and Teen of Impact initiatives advance the American Heart Association’s mission to create a world of longer, healthier lives. The Woman of Impact campaign, part of the Association’s Go Red for Women movement, specifically focuses on improving women’s health and Teen of Impact focuses on helping Gen Z become heart-healthy.
“Thanks to the efforts of incredible changemakers like Jessica Younis Milton, Sebastian Ortiz, and all of our nominees, we’re making strides to eliminate heart disease and stroke for all in South Florida,” said Katherine Nuñez, impact campaign director, American Heart Association, Hollywood. “Together, we have the power to fund more heart health research and provide information and education on ways women and teens can support their well-being and take steps now to protect their hearts later. In doing so, we are ensuring our future is brighter with better health outcomes.”
