Mellanie True Hills, CSP is an atrial fibrillation patient (19 years afib-free), non-profit CEO, internationally-known author, and a passionate advocate for patients. She is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the American Foundation for Women’s Health and StopAfib.org, a global atrial fibrillation patient advocacy organization. Successes include creating Afib Awareness Month, co-creating MyAFibExperience.org with American Heart Association, co-chairing global advocacy task forces, convening the National AF Health Policy Roundtable, and hosting the annual Get in Rhythm. Stay in Rhythm. Atrial Fibrillation Patient Conference.

She speaks at medical conferences and corporate events worldwide, is the author of three best-selling and multiple award-winning books, including A Woman’s Guide to Saving Her Own Life, and is one of just three non-profit CEOs worldwide to hold the highly-prestigious Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association.