Alexander Sheena
TULANE
Hey I’m Alex! I’m studying Finance and Neuroscience at Tulane, and when I heard about Heart4Heart I knew I had to start a chapter at Tulane. Congenital heart disease doesn’t get enough attention, and the preventative surgeries are actually relatively inexpensive. Heart4Heart does a great job of providing donors with a specific project that they can see their money going towards, which I think is an important, and yet generally lacking feature of a lot of charities. Also, since the surgeries aren’t the most expensive it’s really gratifying to be able to see the tangible impact we are having on these children’s lives. I’m very excited to spread awareness about CHD and fundraise for these surgeries.
TULANE
Sam Lipman
Hi! My name is Samuel Lipman and I am a Senior studying Neuroscience and Political Science at Tulane University. I am from New York City and enjoy snowboarding and playing soccer and basketball. I was VP of communications for the Science and Engineering school and conducted 2 years of research in neurobiology with a focus in learning and memory. I was raised with a deep understanding that there are people less fortunate than me. That is why I am committed to helping raise money and perform community service for those who need help. I joined H4H because i have always had an interest in the healthcare field and believe that I could make a difference to help a child get CHD surgery. I am excited to be one of the leaders of my Chapter and am committed to making a difference to positively impact children around the world.
Henry Adams
TULANE
Hey, my name is Henry Adams and I’m currently in my fourth year at Tulane University studying Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. I grew up in Kansas City Missouri and have always loved art. For the most part I draw and make ceramic works, but I enjoy all art forms. I joined Heart4Heart because I wanted to give children in need a chance at all of the wonderful opportunities I had as a kid. Being able to say that I am responsible for helping to save a life means the world to me.
Liz Byrom
TULANE
Hi my name is Liz Byrom. I'm a marketing and management major at Tulane University from Evanston, Illinois. In my spare time I like to listen to music, cook, hang out with friends, and watch the Chicago Blackhawks. I joined Heart 4 Heart because I knew it would be a rewarding experience. The opportunity to put a smile on a child's face was one I could not turn down. I'm honored to be able to raise awareness and plan events and that will have a profound impact on the lives of these children.
Alyssa Tsang
TULANE
Hello! My name is Alyssa and I am currently a junior, studying finance and marketing at Tulane University. I grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, but I love the vibrant nature of New Orleans. Aside from studying, I spend my time dancing, writing, and riding my bike. Having a background in tutoring grade-school students, and coaching track & field at a boys’ and girls’ club, I enjoy working with children and making them smile. As cliché as it sounds, by joining Heart 4 Heart, I can both support a truly inspiring cause and have the power to make a difference in people's lives.
Daniel Stagliano
TULANE
Hey everybody! My name is Danny Stagliano and I am a sophomore marketing and digital media production major at Tulane University. I’ve always loved sports, but my favorites have always been soccer, football, and boxing. I was the president of my high school’s Red Cross Club in my hometown of Ithaca, New York, so I have always felt a connection to helping people in need. I joined H4H club because CHD surgery is so inexpensive, yet so impactful on a child’s life. I am ready to help H4H be proactive in 2016-17 and make an impact on the lives of young children.
Tomas Salter-Cid
TULANE
Hey! I’m Tomas Salter-Cid and I am a junior at Tulane studying Neuroscience and Public Health. I’m from West Windsor, New Jersey, but also spent a lot of my life in San Diego. I love playing lacrosse and pick-up sports, and exploring the wonderful range of cuisine in New Orleans. I also love to fish and surfing with friends. I joined Heart 4 Heart because I was a part of Kids for Kids back home and I truly loved my experience working with children, and wanted to continue it in some way.
Avery Kravitz
TULANE
Hey, I’m Avery! I am a sophomore studying Environmental Biology at Tulane University. I grew up in White River Junction, Vermont where I loved to ski, play saxophone, and play soccer. A big part of the reason why I joined Heart4Heart was the knowledge that we as an organization could provide genuine help for children who truly need it. The surgeries that we provide to children with CHD have a huge impact on their lives and that is something I think is really special.
Adam Mansfield
TULANE
Hi, my name is Adam and I am a pre-med student studying psychology at Tulane University. I was born and raised in New York City and have always enjoyed playing recreational sports, such as intramural basketball and football with my friends, and working in labs around campus. Heart 4 Heart called out to me as an organization that I truly wanted to be part of. To be part of an organization that shows countless positive results for children in need is an honor. Our team at Tulane is dedicated to provide the best attention and work ethic to get the ball rolling on treating and providing awareness for congenital heart defects.
Matt McKeever
TULANE
Hey! My name is Matt McKeever and I am a Senior at Tulane University studying Finance. I was born and raised in Greenwich, Connecticut and have always had a love for tennis, snowboarding and chorus. As soon as I heard about Heart 4 Heart, I knew I had to get involved. I love how we get to know the kids we are raising money for and are able to make such a profound impact on their lives. There’s no better feeling than knowing that you’ve helped to change a child’s life, and give them a new sense of hope.
Brian Birt
TULANE
My name is Brian Birt, I am currently a junior at Tulane studying finance and management. I came to New Orleans from my hometown of Davis, California. Some of my hobbies include playing sports, writing poetry, collecting stamps, and public service! I have always had a love for public service, and actually received the one of the public service scholarships to attend Tulane. I am extremely excited about Heart4Heart and its potential to do great things for the communities we work in.
Bri Cohen
TULANE
Hi, I'm Briana! I am a senior studying Finance and Entrepreneurial Management at Tulane University. When I was growing up in Baltimore, Maryland, my favorite activities were biking, skiing, and playing tennis with my family and friends. I have always been passionate about helping others embrace happy and healthy lives. I joined Heart4Heart to help kids with CHD get the financial support for life-saving surgeries and allow these kids to discover activities that they love. I am excited to see this organization grow and have a positive impact on those that it serves.
Sophie Levy
TULANE
My name’s Sophie and I’m a sophomore in Tulane’s business school with a plan to double major in Marketing and Management. I grew up and went to school in Norfolk, Virginia, where I enjoyed being active in my community and helping others. When I heard about Heart4Heart, I knew it was something that I wanted to be a part of. This club is able to provide such an amazing gift to children with CHD, and I cannot wait to make it as impactful as possible.
Hudson Diaz
TULANE
Hello everybody! My name’s Hudson and I’m a junior at Tulane University majoring in English from Redding, Connecticut. My hobbies include spending times outdoors, reading, and playing basketball. I have always valued the importance of helping others live healthy and full lives. Heart4Heart offers the tremendous opportunity to effectively provide much needed assistance to children in need. It is fantastic to be able to part of an organization in which you can truly see the impact you are making. Heart4Heart is an easy way to make this world a better place and I am excited help spread this organization’s message.
Adam Levy
TULANE
Hi! I’m Adam, a senior here at Tulane studying Biomedical Engineering. I’m from Los Angeles, California where i grew up playing tennis, reading, swimming and generally trying to get the most out of my day. Heart4Heart gives kids the chance to do the same. I hope to use my degree to help people by working on prosthetics, so when I heard of Heart4Heart and how easy it could be for me to trade some of my time for the chance to help save a child’s life, I had to do my part.
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Jamie Rauser
Co-President
Hello, my name is Jamie Rauser and I am one of your Co-Presidents for this year! I am now a fourth-year BSc student studying psychology and sociology, but I was immediately drawn to Heart4Heart in my first year of university by its goals of spreading awareness for congenital heart disease and helping children around the world. Outside of Heart4Heart, I love to listen to Taylor Swift and play the piano. I cannot wait to move forward this year with Siti to continue to spread awareness for CHD!
Siti Islam
Co-President
Hi, my name is Siti and I’m one of the Co-Presdients of H4H UAlberta. I’m in my fourth year of nursing but I have been volunteering with H4H since my first year. I joined the club because I find its goal of advocating and fundraising for underprivileged children with CHD to be incredibly meaningful and important. I wanted to contribute to this amazing cause and am pleased to be a part of the team. Besides my passion for child health and equity, I also enjoy trying new restaurants and travelling!
Amandeep Gehlan
VP Social Media
Hey! My name is Amandeep and I am a fourth-year student in the Faculty of Science, studying biology and psychology. What I found fascinating about H4H was the advocacy not only for CHD awareness but also efforts toward medical support for the children affected. As VP of Social Media, I raise awareness for congenital heart disease through social media while keeping members and the community informed on upcoming events! In my free time, I enjoy playing sports, watching movies, and playing games. It is a great pleasure to work with the H4H team and I am eager to further our goals of awareness and fundraising throughout this upcoming year.
Parth Patel
VP Outreach
Hey, my name is Parth I am the VP Beach/Outreach and I am a fourth year student doing my Bachelor of Sciences, majoring in Biology and minoring in Psychology. I am really passionate about healthcare and children’s health and Heart4Heart really drew my attention. Especially with its direct impact on the children who needed help and it really made me feel like I was making a strong impact and directly affecting the lives of people in need. I really enjoy working with the club and look forward to another year.
Shaista Goel
VP External
My name is Shaista Goel and I am the VP External for this year! I am in my second year of a BSc in Neuroscience. I joined Heart4Heart because I enjoy the tangible impact it creates through all the children we fund surgeries for. I am so ecstatic to continue to raise money and help children with CHD and be part of this amazing team! When I’m not studying for my classes, I enjoy baking and playing piano.
Danielle Tarabishi
VP Secretary
Hello! My name is Danielle Tarabishi and I am the VP Secretary for this year. I am now in my second year of BSc in biological sciences, minoring in Psychology. I joined Heart4Heart because I have empathy for children born in less fortunate circumstances, and wanted to be a part of a life changing team that focused on bettering their lives. Outside of Heart4Heart, you can find me going on long walks with my crazy husky, reading fantasies, or working on my art with some Taylor Swift in the background. I am very excited to have joined this team, and can’t wait to contribute in spreading awareness for CHD!
Ishrat Kamal
VP Events
Hello, my name is Ishrat Kamal and I am the VP Events for this year! I am in my third year of the Nursing program. I joined Heart4Heart because of the impact it makes towards raising awareness and helping kids with congenital heart disease. I wanted to be part of that change and experience the meaningful difference we can make firsthand, so I can’t wait to get started and curate events to help raise money and awareness for this cause. Aside from studying and Heart4Heart, I love long walks outside, hiding out at the cat cafe, or trying out a new restaurant somewhere in the city!
Hannah Liu
VP Finance
Hi everyone! My name is Hannah Liu, and I just started my second year studying sciences and business at the University of Alberta. I love Heart4Heart’s mission of raising awareness and fundraising to finance surgery for kids with congenital heart disease around the world. My own little brother had heart surgery when he was younger, and I’ve seen how life-changing and truly amazing this procedure is. In my free time, I love playing guitar, volleyball, and checking out coffee shops with friends :)