Strong Hearts, Strong Communities: Taking Action on ATTR-CM

Friday, May 8, 2026

12 PM EST / 9 AM PST

ATTR-CM is an often-overlooked heart condition that can significantly impact individuals, families, and communities—especially Black and African American populations. This interactive webinar goes beyond awareness to focus on action, empowerment, and hope. Join the National Minority Quality Forum for a dynamic conversation featuring a medical expert, community leader, and caregiver. Learn how to recognize symptoms, take the next steps in care, and use NMQF resources to support informed health decisions. Together, we can build stronger hearts and stronger communities.

Moderator

Chinnie Ukachukwu

Senior Director, Quality Improvement & Equity

Johnson & Johnson

Chinnie Ukachukwu, MPH is Senior Director of Quality Improvement & Equity at the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF), where she leads national initiatives focused on advancing health equity, improving access to care, and strengthening community-driven partnerships. With more than 15 years of experience across public health, healthcare operations, and stakeholder engagement, she oversees programs designed to improve outcomes for underrepresented populations.

Chinnie works closely with faith-based organizations, health systems, and community partners to expand access to health education, promote early detection, and support patient engagement. Her work includes leading initiatives that translate complex health information into practical, community-centered tools—such as educational resources used to support awareness and action around conditions like ATTR-CM.

She regularly collaborates with cross-sector stakeholders and represents NMQF in national conversations focused on advancing equitable, community-informed approaches to care.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chinonso-ukachukwu

Panelists

Deep Shah, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist

Director of Heart Failure, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital

Midwest Cardiovascular Institute

Deep Shah, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Naperville, IL.

He specializes in cardiomyopathies, advanced heart failure, and infiltrative heart diseases. He earned his medical degree at Northeast Ohio medical University. He completed his cardiology fellowship and then pursued subspecialty fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure / Transplant Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic. He has a passion for cardiac Amyloidosis evaluation and management.

Tasha R. Berry-Lewis, EdD

Director, Health & Wellness

Friendship Baptist Church - Chicago, IL

Faith Health Alliance - NMQF

Tasha R. Berry-Lewis is a Health and Wellness Leader, community advocate, and seasoned Human Resources professional with over 30 years of experience in leadership and service. As the Health and Wellness Leader at Friendship Baptist Church in Chicago, she develops and leads initiatives that promote preventive care, health education, and equitable access to resources—particularly within underserved communities.

She holds a Doctorate in Education in Christian Leadership, with a dissertation titled “Developing Health Ministries Beyond the Disparities in the Community,” which reflects her commitment to addressing health inequities through faith-based and community-driven solutions.

A U.S. military veteran and federal HR professional, Tasha brings a holistic approach to wellness that integrates physical health, mental well-being, and community empowerment. She has partnered with organizations to deliver impactful outreach on chronic disease awareness, screenings, and healthy lifestyle practices. Tasha is passionate about bridging gaps in health equity and inspiring individuals and communities to take an active role in their well-being.

Janet Lewis

Caregiver

Retired

Manager of Banking Operations