MEET THE ATLANTA ADVISORY COUNCIL
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​JOI ANGULI SCOTT | Heart N Hands Atlanta Affiliate Chapter Lead 
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Joi Scott currently attends Clark Atlanta University a Historically Black College and University in Atlanta, Georgia. She is studying Business/Finance and pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Finance. Joi is involved in the Student Government Association, Student Ambassador & Tour Guide and Revolt Inc. 
Joi joined the Heart N Hands Board of Directors as a founding member in 2014 and is excited to start and lead the affiliate chapter in Atlanta, GA. 

Joi is proud to be a native of New Orleans and gives back to her community as often as she can. Joi takes pride in her leadership involvement with Heart N Hands with a personal goal of raising awareness of heart health and heart disease prevention to her peers and community.
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​MARIEL FOY | Heart N Hands Atlanta Affiliate Chapter  

Mariel Foy fell in love with exploring the architectural designs of homes and businesses all over the world. She was exposed to the real estate industry in New Orleans through her mom and aunt, who were both realtors and appraisers. Tuskegee University allowed her to explore classes in both architecture and the fundamentals of real estate. After years in corporate client relations, sales, and operations, Mariel decided to fulfill her real estate passion and became licensed in Georgia and Louisiana.

Mariel enjoys spending time with Julien, traveling, focusing on her health and wellness and exploring nature. Mariel believes that she will transform lives through her real estate encounters (or one property at a time).
WHO WE ARE

Our MISSION is to EMPOWER, EDUCATE and RAISE AWARENESS of heart health, heart disease prevention, provide heart health education, and encourage healthy lifestyle choices for young girls aged 10-18 and their families.

We promote physical activity, heart healthy eating and heart healthy lifestyle choices. 

Our GOAL is to achieve improved heart health and increased education and awareness in young girls with a focus on heart disease prevention - no. 1 killer of women. 
Meet our Founder, President & Heart Disease Survivor, Essence Banks
Essence Harris Banks, Our Founder & President
Essence Banks is a heart disease survivor and advocate since September 2004. At the age of 30, Essence was in the prime of her life, the picture of health when she started experiencing shortness of breath and heart palpitations during her workouts. Then one day as she was carrying her son, Jaden inside she could not catch her breath and felt fluttering in her chest - she knew something was wrong. Her primary care physical at the time ran several tests - NOTHING - then told her she was having panic attacks and to take 3 days off of work. Essence knew there was more to story so she contacted a cardiologist who discovered over 90% blockage in 2 arteries. Today, Essence is a supporter and advocate of heart health awareness in women and works with organizations such as American Heart Association (Executive Leadership Team for GoRed, Circle of Red) and WomenHeart Spokeswoman and Champion -National Coalition of Women with Heart Disease.  
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Do you know what causes cardiovascular disease in women? What about the survival rate? Or whether women of all ethnicities share the same risk?

The fact is: cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer of women, causing 1 in 3 deaths each year. That’s approximately one woman every minute!
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But it doesn’t affect all women alike, and the warning signs for women aren’t the same in men. What’s more: These facts only begin to scratch the surface.
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There are several misconceptions about heart disease in women, and they could be putting you at risk.

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