Local construction executive advances awareness, advocacy and heart health education in Broward

Hollywood, Fla. April 17, 2026 — Edwige Clark, project director at Robins & Morton, will serve as the chair for the 2026 Broward Hard Hats with Heart campaign, a year‑long initiative focused on creating a healthier construction workforce across the region. Clark will work with the American Heart Association, a global force changing the future of health for all, and other volunteer executive leaders: Robert Creswick, Kyle Davis, Anthony Gutierrez and Johnathan Peavy on the campaign. Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., with construction workers facing an elevated risk due to physically demanding jobs, high stress levels and limited access to health care. Studies show that 1 in 4 construction workers have high blood pressure, a key risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Additionally, nearly half of all cardiovascular events occur in people 65 and younger, significantly affecting working-age individuals and their families. The campaign focuses on integrating health, well-being and prevention solutions into the industry’s culture. Through Hard Hats with Heart, the Association inspires companies to implement initiatives to help employees improve their health, such as providing healthy food options, promoting physical activity during breaks, executing stress-reducing programs and educating employees about the signs of heart disease and how to perform Hands-Only CPR. “Hard Hats with Heart matters to me because the people in our industry are the foundation of everything we build,” Clark said. “Construction professionals face elevated risks for cardiovascular disease, and too many families and teams have experienced the pain of losing someone far too soon. If I can use my role to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and help shift that reality, then I feel a responsibility to lead. Supporting this initiative is one meaningful way to show our workforce that their health and well‑being truly come first.” Clark has worked on every side of the construction process – as a general contractor, owner’s representative and third-party project manager working on major projects for Memorial Healthcare System, the University of Miami, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and Baptist Health South Florida, among others. Based in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office, he also leads strategic business development efforts and supports workforce development by speaking regularly at Florida International University and Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. For more information about Hard Hats with Heart visit: Hard Hats with Heart | American Heart Association . ### About the American Heart Association The American Heart Association is a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Dedicated to ensuring equitable health in all communities, the organization has been a leading source of health information for more than one hundred years. Supported by more than 35 million volunteers globally, we fund groundbreaking research, advocate for the public’s health, and provide critical resources to save and improve lives affected by cardiovascular disease and stroke. By driving breakthroughs and implementing proven solutions in science, policy, and care, we work tirelessly to advance health and transform lives every day. Connect with us on heart.org , Facebook , X or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. For Media Inquiries: 214-706-1173 Maggie Salas-Amaro: maggie.salasamaro@heart.org For Public Inquiries: 1-800-AHA-USA1 (242-8721) heart.org and stroke.org