More about Dr. Hardee

Dr. Angelica M. Hardee is the Vice President of Community Impact at the American Heart Association, leading health initiatives in Greater Cincinnati/NKY. She focuses on hypertension, e-cigarette/tobacco use, and healthy food access to create an equitable and healthy community.

Dr. Hardee drives policy changes to reduce uncontrolled hypertension, educates youth on e-cigarette risks, and enhances healthy food access. She collaborates with researchers, physicians, and advocates, engaging with community organizations to prioritize health and wellness.

Additionally, she's an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Cincinnati and Tulane University, specializing in public health program planning and evaluation.

Dr. Hardee is a Governing Councilor for the American Public Health Association, advocates for education at the University of Cincinnati, and previously served as President of the Urban League Young Professionals of Greater Southwestern Ohio.

She serves on various boards, mentors students, and has received multiple awards, including Cincinnati’s YWCA Rising Star Leader and Lead Tribune Media Group’s Healthcare Leadership Award.

Previously, Dr. Hardee was Senior Manager of Gen-H, overseeing population health in Greater Cincinnati/NKY. She began her career at UC, earning her doctorate and contributing to publications on maternal and child health.

A Cleveland native, Dr. Hardee is a three-time alumna of the University of Cincinnati with degrees in public health, health policy, and global health systems.

Relevant Experiences

Honors and Rewards

  • Recipient, UC African American Alumni Affiliate - Emerging Leader Award, February 2024

  • Recipient, Cradle Cincinnati - Champion of Change Equity Award, 2023

  • Recipient, American Heart Association Midwest Excellence in Health Strategies Award, 2022

  • Participant, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber - C-Change Leader, March 2021 

  • Recipient, 2021 YWCA Rising Star Leadership Program, January 2021 

  • Recipient, National Urban League Washington Bureau: Certificate in Advocacy, September 2018 

  • Recipient, Healthcare Leaders Award, July 2018

  • Finalist, LEGACY Next Generation Leaders Award, May 2018

  • Semi Finalist, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leaders, May 2018 

  • Recipient, Greater Cincinnati’s 30 under 30, May 2018 

  • Recipient, TEDxCincinnati People’s Choice Award, February 2018

  • Recipient, WCPO Next Nine: Local Leaders in Health, October 2017

  • Recipient, Community Leaders Institute, CCTST Community Engagement Core, June 2017 

  • Recipient, Ohio Public Health Association Graduate Student Merit Award, May 2017

  • Recipient, UC Graduate Mentor of the Year, April 2017 

  • Oral Presentation Winner, National Black Graduate Student Association, March 2017

  • 2nd Place Winner, UC Three Minute Thesis Competition, February 2017

  • Recipient, Kunjifunza Academic Award, January 2017

  • Recipient, CCTST Academic-Community Partnership Award, November 2016

  • Nominee, The Health Collaborative Inspire Healthcare Gen-H Award, November 2016

  • Recipient, CCTST Community Engagement Core Educational/Service Learning Project Award, April 2016

  • Recipient, Kunjifunza Academic Award, January 2016

  • Recipient, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services Excellence in Teaching Award, January 2016

Service

  • Board Member, Planned Parenthood of Southwestern Ohio (2023-present)

  • Board Member, UC College of Education Community Advisory Council (2020-present)

  • Board Member, City of Cincinnati Primary Care Board (2020-present)

  • Board Member, Hospice of Cincinnati (2020-present)

  • Member, Vox Futura - Cincinnati USA Chamber (2019-present)

  • Member, Cradle Cincinnati Advisory Board (2019- present)

  • Member, CCTST- Community Partner Council (2018-present)

  • Member & Food Access Chair, Greater Cincinnati Regional Food Policy Council (2018-present)

  • President, Urban League Young Professionals Greater Southwestern Ohio (2018-2021)

Previous Clients

  • Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania

  • Bethany House

  • Cincinnati Public Schools

  • The University of Cincinnati

  • The Health Collaborative