2026 EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP

Denise Voss is honored to serve as Chairman of the 2026 Phoenix Heart Ball.

Since joining the Phoenix Heart Ball committee in 2017, Denise has contributed in numerous ways, including Co-Chairing the Addressing Luncheon, Chairing Admissions and New Guest Cultivation, serving as Vice Chair in 2022 and Chair-Elect in 2025.

Deeply committed to the mission of the Phoenix Heart Ball, Denise is passionate about advancing awareness through education regarding heart disease. She believes education is critical to prevention and improving health outcomes. This includes funding research, promoting healthy behaviors through diet and nutrition, increasing awareness of health metrics, and expanding CPR training. In 2022, Denise and her husband were honored to help fund CPR kits in schools as part of an initiative led by Amanda Garmany. She believes education can enhance quality of life and even save lives.

Originally from the Carolinas, Denise moved to Arizona in 2009 with her husband and two children after 13 years in Texas. Since then, she has actively volunteered in her community, supporting her children’s schools and activities, chairing parent associations, leading fundraisers, and volunteering with organizations like the National Charity League and Boys Team Charity. She also served as team manager for her son’s travel soccer team for many years. Denise and her husband, Kent, continue to support various nonprofit organizations in the Valley. They are members of the Phoenix Country Day School Honorable Mae Sue Talley Society and serve on the Parent Leadership Council for the University of Denver.

Married for 22 years, Denise and Kent are proud parents of one son in his second year in college and one daughter soon to be college-bound. Denise cherishes family moments, values quality time with friends, and adores her four ‘fur babies.’ An active lifestyle enthusiast, she can often be found on the pickleball court, where her energy and love for the game shine. Denise brings warmth and joy to all her endeavors, embracing life with enthusiasm and heart.

Brooke Levy has been a member of the Phoenix Heart Ball Committee since 2024. She is honored to be a part of Chairman Denise Voss’s executive team and is excited for the year ahead.

Brooke’s connection to the mission of the American Heart Association is deeply personal because heart disease has been a meaningful part of her family’s story. Watching how it affects the people she loves the most has shaped her understanding of how deeply it touches every part of life. That experience drives her commitment to prevention, education, and research, with the hope that more families are given time, health, and moments of togetherness, and fewer have to face the fear and uncertainty that heart disease can bring.

Since moving to Arizona from New York City seventeen years ago, Brooke has been passionate in serving her community both locally and on a national level. She chaired American Girl Fashion Show and served on Beach Ball, both benefiting Phoenix Children’s Hospital. She also co-chaired Silver Soirée for Arizona Foundation for Women, chaired Women for Israel Luncheon for Jewish National Fund, and was on The Board of Trustees for Make It Right Foundation. She currently sits on the Board of Trustees for Phoenix Country Day School, Jewish National Fund, and The Dreiseszun Family Foundation, as well as a mental health advisory board at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Additionally, she has been honored to serve on Arizona Costume Institute’s Holiday Luncheon committee benefiting Phoenix Art Museum and Barrow Neuro Night and Banner Ball committees.

Brooke is the mom of two who loves experiencing the world alongside her kids and making memories through traveling together. Yoga is her rest and grounding place, helping her stay present and balanced. She deeply values her family and friends and believes leading with heart, showing up for one another, and sharing laughter are the keys to a sweet life.

Amy Ross is honored to serve as one of the Vice Chairman for the upcoming 67th Phoenix Heart Ball and is deeply committed to advancing the mission of the American Heart Association. Her dedication is rooted in personal experience, as her family has been directly impacted by heart disease and serious health challenges, giving her a profound appreciation for the lifesaving work of the Heart Association and the importance of funding research, education, and community outreach.

Professionally, Amy is the proud Arizona Franchise Owner of Drybar, the premium blowout salon brand. With more than 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, Amy has played a pivotal role in expanding Drybar’s presence in Arizona, growing the brand to seven locations across the Phoenix metropolitan area since 2011.

Recognizing the untapped potential in Arizona, Amy partnered with Drybar’s founders at the brand’s inception to bring the innovative blowout bar concept to the desert, quickly establishing a successful and enduring salon business. She is widely respected for her leadership, brand-building expertise, and commitment to cultivating strong teams and exceptional guest experiences. Amy serves as the President of the Franchise Advisory Council for Drybar where she continues to help the brand grow and create programs to enhance customer engagement and experiences.

Her beauty career began at Clinique Cosmetics working behind the cosmetic counter while in college, followed by several Executive roles with The Estée Lauder Companies.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, Amy is a passionate philanthropist who believes strongly in giving back to the community she calls home. She actively supports numerous charitable organizations, including the Phoenix Heart Ball and Dancing with the Stars Arizona, and is dedicated to initiatives that support health, women, and families throughout the Valley.

Amy lives in the Scottsdale area with her husband and son. When she is not focused on her businesses or philanthropic work, she values time with family and friends and staying actively engaged in her community. Amy is proud to support the Phoenix Heart Ball and looks forward to contributing to its continued legacy of impact in the fight against heart disease and stroke.

Sue Carter is excited to be the Chair-Elect for the 2026 Heart Ball. She looks forward to working with Chairman Denise Voss and the other members of the Executive Leadership team.

Sue has a long-term passion for cardiovascular health, and a commitment to advancing the fight against heart disease and stroke. Her passion stems from losing her father to heart disease at a young age and her mother later in life to issues associated with the heart. Several other close family members have suffered from heart health issues as well.

Sue and her husband Randall moved to Arizona in 2020. Through the Carter Family Foundation, Sue and Randall support the work of the Phoenix Heart Ball, Phoenix Heart Walk, Gateway for Cancer Research, Scottsdale YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs, St Mary’s Food Bank, Barrow Neurological, Fresh Start, Pac911 and various veteran and animal support groups across the country. Sue is a graduate of Indiana University and Northern Illinois University and has a CPA certificate in Illinois. Sue retired from Trane Technologies as Chief Financial Officer in 2020 and currently sits on the Board of Directors of On Semiconductor, Amcor plc, Stanley Black and Decker, and Pursuit Aerospace. Sue is also a mentor for McKinsey’s Advancing Women Executives in Advanced Industries and Energy and Indiana University accounting students.

When not working, Sue and Randall can be seen walking their two Great Danes and two Chinese Shar Peis.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR HONORARY CHAIRS

We are deeply honored to serve as Honorary Chairs of the 2026 Phoenix Heart Ball.

The mission of the American Heart Association is deeply personal to us. Heart disease has affected both of our families, and those experiences have shaped how we approach health, leadership, and advocacy—with patients always at the center.

Through our work, we have seen the impact of patient-first care and the importance of advancing approaches that are both evidence-based and integrative. Heart health is not confined to a single moment of treatment; it is shaped by prevention, lifestyle, and the thoughtful integration of medicine that supports the whole person. Elevating this understanding is essential to improving outcomes and extending lives.

The Phoenix Heart Ball brings together leaders who recognize that real change happens when science, compassion, and leadership align. Each milestone reached represents not only progress in research, but hope for families and communities everywhere.

We are grateful to stand alongside the 2026 Phoenix Heart Ball leadership team, led by Denise Voss, and a community committed to advancing heart health with purpose and resolve. Our hope is that this year’s Heart Ball continues to inspire leadership, deepen engagement, and accelerate the work still ahead.

With sincere gratitude for this honor, we look forward to serving together in support of a mission that touches every life and every heart.

With appreciation,
Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson & Mr. Richard J Stephenson