Cierra Blank is the Stroke and STEMI Program Manager at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center where she leads strategic initiatives to enhance the quality and timeliness of care for patients experiencing stroke and cardiac emergencies. With more than 11 years of nursing experience, she is a Certified Professional Stroke Coordinator through the American Heart Association and is dedicated to advancing evidence-based practices that improve patient outcomes.

Cierra has been recognized for her contributions to healthcare and the community as a DAISY Award recipient, Gwinnett Chamber Moxie Award nominee, and she was featured in Gwinnett Daily Post’s Generations Magazine. She also presented at Telespecialists’ 2026 National Quality Nursing Panel where she shared insights into the high-performing stroke care processes unique to her organization.

Originally from Alabama, Cierra relocated to Gwinnett County in 2020 and now resides along the Yellow River in Lilburn with her wife and their five-year-old son. She is deeply committed to community outreach, with a particular focus on educating the public about early recognition of stroke and heart attack symptoms and the critical importance of seeking immediate emergency care. She also works closely with local EMS agencies to ensure seamless, high-quality care across the continuum for every member of the community.

Cierra is passionate about serving others and is driven by a commitment to make a meaningful impact in every life she touches.