Andrea Beaton is a Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiologist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital. She completed her medical school at the University of Louisville, her residency including a global health certificate program at Mount Sinai Hospital, and her fellowship at Children’s National Medical Center. She is a founding member of the Rheumatic Heart Disease Research Collaborative in Uganda (RRCUganda.org), where she spearheads initiatives to combat rheumatic heart disease on a global scale. Dr. Beaton holds leadership positions with the American Heart Association, the World Heart Federation, and the World Health Organization, where she serves as Co-Chair of the RHD Guideline Development Group. Her work is supported by a remarkable network of mentors and collaborators dedicated to the shared mission of eliminating RHD. Dr. Beaton lives in the US with her four children and her extraordinary husband, who inspire her commitment to making the world a healthier and more equitable place for all.