2013 Go Red for Women Chair: Diana Smithson
Professional Background
- Senior Vice President, Iberiabank
Private Banking since October 2009
- Senior Vice President, Regions Bank
Private Banking , 2000-2009
- Background in all aspects of the banking industry since 1989 with Worthen Bank
teller, telephone customer service, personnel recruitment, training and development
Personal Background
Born and raised in Benton, Arkansas. I am married to Jack Smithson and have one son, Eric and three spoiled house dogs, horses, donkeys, and cats! Active member/volunteer at Church at Rock Creek in Little Rock. Cum Laude graduate of UALR with BBA.
Hobbies: volunteering, cooking (only gumbo and traditional Thanksgiving spread) & fishing!
Community Involvement
- Member of Leadership Greater Little Rock
Class XIX
- Board Member, Cystic Fibrosis of Arkansas
2003-present
- Board Member, Junior Achievement of Arkansas
2005-present
- Past President
Fine Arts Club of Arkansas Arts Center
- Immediate Past President
Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary
- Chair of Partner’s Card 2011
benefitting Winthrop Rockefeller Cancer Institute Auxiliary
- Chair of Chocolate Fantasy Ball 2011 and 2012
benefitting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkansas
Message From Nancy Brown
Dear Friends,
Welcome to the Little Rock Go Red Luncheon website! We’re delighted you are here and appreciate your interest in learning how you can advance health, stop heart disease and save women’s lives. That’s what the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women® movement is all about.
Heart disease isn’t just a man’s problem. It’s a woman’s problem, too. In fact, it’s the No. 1 killer of women. And, tragically, far too few women realize their risk from this preventable disease. We need to raise women’s awareness of their risk and protect our mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and ourselves.
You can help, starting today. Here’s how:
First, take charge of your own heart health. Visit your doctor. Know your numbers (learn more at www.GoRedForWomen.org). You can improve your blood pressure, cholesterol and other numbers by making lifestyle changes. You’ll be healthier and look and feel better, too.
Second, join the American Heart Association in making it your mission to fight heart disease in women. Help spread the word that heart disease is women’s No. 1 killer. Share what you learn today with your family and members of your community. Tell five women you want them to live and we can help stop heart disease in our lifetime.
Third and last, consider making a contribution. Your donation today will make a difference in the lives of women here and across the country. You can help fund local and national Go Red activities that support awareness, research, education and community programs that benefit women.
Thank you again for being here. My hope is that you won’t leave today without committing to making a difference by joining the Go Red For Women movement — women everywhere need your help. Only one in five women believes that heart disease is her greatest health threat. We believe reducing risk and preventing heart disease starts with education — and you. There’s so much to do, and so much at stake.
With your commitment, we can help women and their families live longer, stronger lives. Thank you for your generous support.
Warm regards,
Nancy Brown
Chief Executive Officer
American Heart Association
Make it Your Mission to help in the fight against heart disease in women.
