About Us

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Sheryl Martin is a survivor of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), an experience that inspired her to spearhead a research study now in collaboration with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She holds an academic background in psychology and has experience in the medical field, including work as a research assistant. Sheryl is certified in Patient Advocacy by the Bocconi School of Management in Rome and holds additional certifications in Psychological First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, and Resiliency through the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology program. She has also earned the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Education Certificate. Driven by a deep commitment to improving quality of life and health outcomes, Sheryl is dedicated to supporting women recovering from cardiac events.

sherylmartin@herheartsounds.org

  Sylvia survived SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection) in 2023 and benefitted from a Her Heart Sounds program. She is a strategic leadership coach and consultant in Silicon Valley. Sylvia has coached Executives in both small tech start-ups and Fortune 50 companies. Sylvia has a strong record of helping companies transform the culture to support business strategy and to help executives grow and lead. Sylvia has a B. A. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and is a graduate of CoachU. Since her SCAD, she has been exploring how she can help other executive women get their life back after a cardiac event.

 Patrick is a seasoned Regional Manager with extensive expertise in Compliance, Risk Management, Training, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) in the healthcare and manufacturing environment. With over 15 years of experience, he has successfully elevated program and quality standards across ten states. Patrick is proficient in managing regulatory compliance, conducting internal audits, and training large teams on safety and environmental programs. His strategic oversight in developing risk assessments and disaster recovery plans coupled with his strong background in business management and HR, has significantly reduced employee injuries and optimized operational efficiencies. Patrick has held leadership roles in the non-profit sector including managing large-scale projects and teams within the religious and art sectors for twenty years. Patrick holds multiple advanced degrees from the University of Denver in Organizational Leadership as well as Environmental Policy and Management and certified in various business and safety disciplines. His diverse professional history spans roles from Senior Mediator and Regional Manager of Compliance to Director of International Accounting, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to excellence. He is married to Mara, an optometrist, and both he and his wife strongly support healthcare access and information specifically for women and under-served 

 Meghan is a purpose-driven, results-oriented professional with diverse experience across marketing, sales,  business development, account management, operations, and technical.  Meghan also has extensive knowledge of profit & loss and asset management, employee development, service  quality & health, safety, and environmental ownership, and cost and process optimization  and comprehensive event planning experience, from strategy and targeting through to execution.  

 However, a SCAD heart attack in December 2024 transformed her perspective on life and  sense of purpose.    Meghan has chosen to use her skills to help other SCAD Survivors by participating on the Board of Directors.  Meghan's skills for the board are important, but her drive to help other SCAD survivors will be an asset towards pursuing the mission and vision of Her Heart Sounds.  

  Kim is an energetic and passionate business executive, focused on leading teams to outcomes that improve value generation and optimize operating income. She has spent 25 years in Procurement and Supply Chain leadership roles and currently leads a Corporate Procurement organization for an industry-leading workwear company. Admittedly, most comfortable at the negotiation table, building and governing processes, and jumping in to lead with creative thinking to solve cross-functional problems, she always strives for professional and personal growth!

In August of 2024, Kim survived SCAD (Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection), while exercising with their Goldendoodle. She had no known comorbidities and leads a healthy and active lifestyle alongside her husband and three teenage children. Being a servant leader and health advocate at her core, Kim took time to consider how she could advocate and give back, during her continued recovery. In November 2024, she participated in the Her Heart Sounds Stress Management program and felt an immediate connection to the vision and purpose of the program. She is thrilled to be serving on the BOD and looks forward to continuing and growing the vision alongside her peers.

Sonali Sehgal is a motivated and collaborative fourth-year undergraduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) in Nutrition, Health, and Society through the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. She is also completing minors in Chemistry and Spanish for the Medical Professions. On the pre-medical track with a strong interest in cardiology, Sonali is known for her optimism, dedication, and commitment to teamwork.

Through Gillings, Sonali conducts research on Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) under the mentorship of Dr. Martin and Dr. Meyer. She applies this research to support SCAD survivors through the advocacy group Her Heart Sounds. Beyond research, Sonali serves on the executive board of Camp Kesem at Chapel Hill as a Development Coordinator, helping lead fundraising initiatives for children impacted by a parent’s cancer. She also volunteers as a Spanish medical interpreter at the SHAC clinic in Carrboro, providing clinical support to underserved populations.

In her free time, Sonali enjoys traveling, cooking, watching soccer, and going on walks.