The American Heart Association Young Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Committee is charged with advocacy for heart health policy for all young people, education of health care team members and the public surrounding heart health in young people, and promoting research to better understand risk factors for poor cardiovascular health. Amy Peterson, MD, MS, professor, Division of Cardiology, has served as a member of this committee since 2020. She was recently elected to a two-year term as chair-elect of the group, a role that began on July 1. After her term as chair-elect, Peterson will commence a two-year term as chair and subsequently a two-year term as immediate past chair.