Jordan Dunin Named Regional Heart Association Nominee
The American Heart Association has selected the Naples executive to lead its annual health awareness initiative.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Heart Disease
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The American Heart Association has named HatchPath founder and CEO Jordan Dunin as the Southwest Florida nominee for the 2026 Leaders of Impact campaign. This seven-week nationwide initiative focuses on raising funds and advancing awareness for cardiovascular health.
Why it matters
Nominees are tasked with building Impact Teams to educate local communities, advocate for heart health, and promote lifesaving CPR education. The campaign leverages professional networks to drive support for ongoing scientific research.
The Leaders of Impact campaign spans seven weeks and draws from a broader network of 35 million volunteers globally. Specific fundraising targets for the regional team remain undisclosed.
The players
Jordan Dunin
He is the founder and CEO of HatchPath, a coaching platform based in Naples.
American Heart Association
It is a non-profit organization that funds cardiovascular medical research and educates consumers on healthy living.
HatchPath
This is a Naples-based coaching platform that is serving as the sponsor for the Live Fierce. Be Well. initiative.
The details
Dunin, who leads the Naples-based coaching platform HatchPath, will represent the region while competing against other national nominees for the title of 2026 National Leaders of Impact Winner. As part of the campaign, participants work to expand outreach for CPR training and heart health advocacy throughout the area.
Timeline
September 17, 2026: The Leaders of Impact campaign launched.
October 2, 2026: Jordan Dunin was announced as the regional nominee.
November 4, 2026: The Leaders of Impact campaign concludes.
The Big Picture
This appointment follows the structure of the American Heart Association's 2026 Leaders of Impact campaign. The nomination marks the regional implementation of a broader national strategy to utilize professional influence for public health advocacy.
Residents can expect increased local focus on CPR training opportunities and heart health awareness programs throughout the autumn months. These community-led efforts aim to improve local health outcomes through expanded education and scientific funding support.
The takeaway
The campaign demonstrates how local business leaders can effectively serve as catalysts for public health initiatives within their own communities. Engaging with these local efforts provides residents with direct access to updated heart health information and lifesaving CPR resources.
Further reading
For more on community-led health initiatives, visit Heart Disease.
Source note: This article includes information reported by American Heart Association.
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