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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Joshua Feld
President
Hi Everyone! My name is Joshua Feld and I am a fourth-year biology major doing an honours at Dalhousie University. In my spare time, I enjoy hockey, ultimate frisbee, camping, chess and getting involved in my community. I have always had a passion for heart-related initiatives
like the Heart4Heart charity and have done extensive work fundraising with the Ride for Heart and advocating for increased CPR awareness and greater accessibility to AEDs in schools and public buildings in Toronto. I also volunteered in public health in Madagascar and saw the
lack of funding and resources they had in their local hospitals. With limited medical supplies, people with treatable conditions such as congenital heart disease could not receive the life-saving surgeries needed to survive. For that reason, I felt compelled to take part in the
Heart4Heart charity and I am grateful to be able to help create positive change in the world by giving children the opportunity to live fulfilling lives.
Travis Price
VP Event Lead
Hi, My name is Travis and I am currently a student at Dalhousie University majoring in Computer Science. I am passionate about photography and outdoor activities including hiking and ultimate frisbee. I had done some fundraising work in high school and was looking to
continue with it once entering university and the Heart 4 Heart Organization seemed like a perfect fit. I am excited to set and work towards new goals and challenges with the organization this year.
Anahita Hollenhorst
VP Primary Event Organizer
Hi! My name is Ana and I am in my second year of Medical Sciences at Dalhousie University. I love baking, art, and doing puzzles. One of my favorite parts about Heart4Heart is coming together as a group and sharing all of our creative ideas to raise money for children with
congenital heart disease. I am looking forward to seeing Heart4Heart grow and expand even more and I am very lucky to be a part of that. It has been such a joy planning for events and I couldn’t have asked for a better group to do it with.
Katie Watson
VP Treasurer
Hi! My name is Katie and I’m in my 2nd year of Medical Sciences at Dalhousie University. In my spare time, I like skiing, playing hockey, spending time outside, and cooking. Heart4Heart has been an amazing opportunity to get involved with a great cause. It is incredibly rewarding to see our ideas come to life at our fundraising and awareness events, and to know our hard work is helping children live long, healthy lives.
Adie Scott
VP Event Lead
Hi! My name is Adie and I am in second year medical sciences at Dalhousie University. I enjoy going to the gym, playing volleyball, and spending time with my family whenever I get the chance! I was involved in volunteering at a therapeutic riding stable, and in the cardiac investigations unit at my local hospital before coming to Dal. I knew I wanted to continue volunteering during school, and Heart 4 Heart was a great cause that aligned with my interests. I love hearing and contributing to the creative fundraising ideas our team has, and
most importantly seeing direct results of our actions when we raise enough money to pay for a child's surgery and improve their quality of life.
Rachael Ansems
VP Third Year Representative
Hello! My name is Rachael and I am in my third year of Medical Sciences at Dalhousie University. Outside of school, I am a figure skater and figure skating coach and also enjoy playing tennis, baking and kayaking. Getting involved with Heart4Heart is special to me, as my oldest brother was diagnosed with congenital heart disease as a child, and my other brother and I also have heart conditions. This personal experience has given me a different perspective on how privileged we are to live in Canada and have access to life-saving surgery and care for heart disease. I am looking forward to helping raise awareness about congenital heart disease, as well as helping out children with CHD that need life-saving surgery!
Emma Whyte
VP Social Media
Hey! My name is Emma and I am a first year Medical Sciences student at Dalhousie University. Some things I do outside of school include playing rugby as well as coaching youth rugby, but I also enjoy playing the guitar and spending time with my friends. I am super happy that I have the opportunity to be involved with such a great cause like Heart4Heart. I’ve always enjoyed being involved in some sort of volunteering, so I’m super glad I can continue that at Dal! It’s super exciting to see our chapter grow and put on more and more fundraisers, especially for such an amazing cause!
Amanda Feld
VP Primary Event Organizer
Hi everyone! My name is Amanda Feld and I am a first year integrated science student. I love being outdoors especially hiking and camping, playing sports, and spending time with friends. I am so lucky to be a part of Heart 4 Heart, a charity that gives me the opportunity to help communities in need and provides life-saving treatment for children around the world suffering from congenital heart disease. I was diagnosed with a heart condition when I was eight years old and have been taking part in raising awareness about the importance of CPR and AEDs for years since. It means a lot to be able to see how our charity directly supports children living with CHD live long and healthy lives on an individualistic basis.
Emily Boudreau
VP Event Lead
Hi! My name is Emily Boudreau, and I am a second-year student in the Medical Sciences program at Dalhousie University. In my spare time, I enjoy going for hikes, listening to music, playing with my dog, and watching the sunset. I am super excited to be involved in the Dalhousie H4H chapter this year. I have a congenital heart defect (CHD), and I am thankful that our healthcare system allows me to receive the cardiac care that I need. My first-hand experience has increased my passion to help those that are less fortunate in receiving their CHD treatments. I am grateful for the opportunity to positively impact the lives of youth in need by leading fundraising events and spreading awareness about CHD/H4H.
Tehya MacDonald
VP Secretary
Hi! My name is Tehya and I’m in my 2nd year of Microbiology & Immunology at Dalhousie University. In my spare time, I enjoy playing volleyball, running, gym workouts, and spending time outside. Heart4Heart has offered a meaningful opportunity to positively impact and support children in need. The rewarding collaboration within our team to raise awareness and funds for congenital heart disease provides children with the chance to live long, fulfilling lives.
CharlLee McKay
General Member
Hi! My name is CharlLee McKay, and I’m a second-year majoring in Microbiology and Immunology at Dalhousie. In my spare time, I like hanging out with my friends, going on walks, reading and doing puzzles with my roommates. Volunteering with different organizations, like the IWK children's hospital, has always been something enjoyed doing. When I first heard about Heart4Heart I knew it was something I wanted to get involved with and help create a positive impact on kids living with CHD. I was diagnosed with a heart condition when I was 13 and it changed my life and I am so lucky to have access to the medical care I need. Spreading awareness about heart health is so important to me, so I am so excited to be a part of Heart4Heart and help raise money for kids with CHD!
Noah Stevens
General Member
Hi! My name is Noah Stevens, and I’m a second year Medical Science student here at Dalhousie. In my spare time I enjoy playing basketball, going to the gym, as well as seeing friends and family! I’ve always been heavily involved with volunteer organizations such as my local Fire Department and I wanted to continue to be involved when I came to Dalhousie. Having family who have had trouble affording health care in the past, I felt compelled to join the H4H team as it offers an amazing opportunity to support others in need. So far, H4H has been an amazing experience and it’s incredible seeing the impact that we make as a society.
Rachel Fougere
General Member
Hi! My name is Rachel Fougere, and I’m a second-year student majoring in Biochemistry here at Dalhousie. In my spare time, I enjoy highland dancing, hanging out with my friends, going on hikes/runs, and yoga. Prior to coming to Dalhousie, I was heavily involved with my highschool’s student council and I knew I wanted to continue that same involvement at Dal. Heart4Heart offers myself the opportunity to learn, be involved, and spread awareness about an amazing cause to the community. I’m super grateful to be apart of an organization that is helping create a positive change and cannot wait to achieve new goals together!