Pittsburgh Chapter

Areas Served

The Pittsburgh Chapter is based in Pittsburgh, PA and serves the greater metropolitan area including Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland, Butler, and Beaver counties. As we solidify our chapter in Pittsburgh, we aim to expand our reach to neighboring regions including the northern panhandle of West Virginia.

Volunteer

Please contact Angela to learn more about getting involved with the Pittsburgh Chapter.

Chapter Background

Welcome to the Pittsburgh Chapter. We are a newly developing chapter that just started in 2025! We look to encourage membership from Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurses, Nurse Educators, LPNs, Cardiac Wellness Nurses, Respiratory Therapists, Nursing Students, and Exercise Physiologists. Membership is open to all nurses and health care professionals who manage or have an interest in cardiovascular disease risk.

The Pittsburgh Chapter supports evidence-based preventative cardiology education for clinicians and patients with the goal of optimal cardiovascular health. We want to offer opportunities for education and networking within our region. Our current goals are to increase membership and encourage attendance of chapter activities. Both members and nonmembers are welcome to attend chapter meetings.

Angela Summer has ten years of cardiovascular nursing experience, including seven in cardiac rehabilitation. She is currently a full-time Assistant Professor at Carlow University and the Director of the Accelerated Second-Degree BSN program. She has a passion for educating our next generation of nurses on cardiovascular care in fundamentals, health promotion, medical surgical nursing, and health policy courses. As Chapter Leader, Angela’s goal is to foster collaboration, professional growth, and advocacy to improve patients’ cardiovascular outcomes. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her wonderful husband, son, and their two dogs: Hank and Barry.