The new chairperson of the coalition is Phoebe Leung, director of health education services for the Stanislaus County Health Services Agency. Leung will lead the one-year old program through a planning and implementation process. As part of her role, Leung will also represent the local coalition on the California Cardiovascular Disease Coalition. The chair-elect of the local coalition is Lona Stonebreaker, Executive Director of the Stanislaus County chapter of the American Heart Association.

The coalition consists of representatives from the community-at-large and medical community throughout Stanislaus County who have an interest in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

The coalition was formed to help reduce cardiovascular disease risk factors in Stanislaus County. The group is developing the HEART program that focuses on health, education, awareness, resources and training in regard to cardiovascular issues.