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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Yi Fei Tao
Co-President
Hey everyone! I’m Yi Fei, one of the co-presidents of the McGill chapter of Heart4Heart. I’m originally from Ottawa, Ontario and I am currently in my final year in honours biochemistry at McGill. I spend most of my time doing research at my lab, hanging out with my friends, and cuddling with my foster cats. Being part of Heart4Heart throughout my undergrad has been such a rewarding experience, giving me the chance to connect with our wonderful exec team and raise awareness for the social disparity in healthcare. I’m looking forward to everything Heart4Heart will accomplish this year as we adjust to hybrid fundraising strategies, making a difference one child at a time.
Dalia Puterman
VP Media
Hi! My name’s Dalia and I’m in my final year majoring in Sociology with a double minor in Anthropology and Communications. I was born in Toronto, grew up in Seattle, but am currently based in Vancouver, BC! I love music, hiking, travelling and pasta. Working with Heart4Heart has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had at McGill, being part of both an amazing organization and exec team. I’m super excited for this year and hope to see everyone soon!!
Nil Mehrpouya
VP Events
Hi friends! I’m Nil and this is my second year as VP Events of Heart 4 Heart. I’m from the GTA/Iran and in my third year of Honours Neuroscience. In my free time, I like to read, binge Netflix (currently finishing Modern Family), or bake. This year, I look forward to helping address disparities in healthcare through (hopefully) a mix of in-person and virtual events. Can’t wait to see you there!
Vera Lynn
VP External
Heya it’s Vera, the VP External! I’m majoring in Immunology and I joined H4H last year as a volunteer. Fun fact about me is that I can’t swim. I know how to float… but only facedown, so that’s not very helpful at all. I’m looking to meet new people this year that are enthusiastic about the same causes :) That’s it! Have a good day!!
President of Montreal Chapter
Lara El-Zein
VP Fundraising
Hey everyone! My name is Lara and I’m a second year Psychology student! I am from Beirut, Lebanon, so yes you will catch me with ten thousand layers during the winter :,). Some things I love are books, puppies and Tim’s french vanilla (a blessing in the cold I must admit). I’m very excited to be part of H4H this year, and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and sharing our cause!
Joao Pedro Ponce
Volunteer Coordinator
Hi, my name is JP! I’m going into my third year of Anatomy and Cell Biology at Mcgill, minoring in Philosophy. Some of my passions include listening to (and playing) music, playing chess, watching thrillers, and discovering new accents (my fav is the Irish accent!!). This will be my first year with H4H, and I am extremely excited to be this year’s Volunteer Coordinator along with my awesome friend Zaina. I think H4H has one of the most amazing and rewarding volunteer opportunities, and I’m so glad to be in close contact with our volunteers this year!
Zaina Jubili
VP Outreach
Hello! My name is Zaina Jubili and I am in my fourth year at McGill, studying Anatomy and Cell Biology. I am from Amman, Jordan and grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. A few of my favourite things to do are creating music playlists, trying out different recipes and travelling to new places. It is very rewarding to be involved in an organization that directly helps those affected by CHD while also raising awareness about this disease. I am very excited to be part of the Heart 4 Heart team as VP Outreach alongside Daham and I can’t wait to see what we will accomplish this year!
President of Montreal Chapter
Michael Goldberg
VP Communications
Hi everyone! My name is Michael and I am thrilled to be the VP communications for Heart4Heart McGill! I am a fourth year student working towards my B.A in History and Geography, with a minor in Political Science. When I’m not busy raising awareness about Congenital Heart Disease, I like to run around Montreal (Parc Lafontaine is my favourite spot), canoe, and eat pistachios. I am originally from Toronto, where my Australian labradoodle Simba still lives.