Ashley is proud to partner with HeartWorks through the support of Ashley’s President and CEO, Todd Wanek and his wife Karen. Their philanthropic contributions have helped accelerate the expansion of the HeartWorks network and progress towards a cure for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
Families are the foundation of HeartWorks and our fundamental motivation. They inspire us to work tirelessly, 365 days a year,
Meet Emma Hofmeister, the Onboarding Specialist for The Co-op @ HeartWorks. Emma transitioned into her current role after beginning her career as a Lab Technician. For the past year and a half, her work has been multifaceted, blending community outreach with direct family support. A typical day for Emma might include presenting at a webinar to promote The Co-op, meticulously tracking records to support families, or connecting with members to answer questions about the enrollment process. She is also involved in the creation of the upcoming second Co-op journal. For Emma, the most inspiring moments are the conversations she has with heart families, whose trust and hope she says are the driving force behind the team’s mission.
We’re thrilled to share an exciting milestone: the new HeartWorks World Headquarters in Eau Claire, WI! This state-of-the-art research and manufacturing facility is the heart of our mission, bringing all our teams under one roof to accelerate our life-changing work for congenital heart disease (CHD) families.
The new headquarters will dramatically increase our clinical manufacturing capacity, allowing us to produce up to 100 induced pluripotent stem cell lines per year – a significant leap from our previous capacity of 12. This expansion is critical, as it means more clinical trials, new personalized treatments, and, most importantly, more hope for those affected by CHD.
