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EXECUTIVES 2019-2020

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HOMAYRA AHMED

President and Founder

Hi Everyone! I am a 3rd year nursing student studying at Mac. I have always been passionate about congenital heart particularly because I have dextrocardia with situs inversus. I was amazed at how little awareness there is on my condition and as a result I created the club McMaster Hope for Hearts. Hopefully this helps someone else out there, maybe at Mcaster or the general public struggling with feeling alone.

HOMAYRA AHMED

President and Founder

HUMAIRA NIAZI

Vice President

Hello everyone!
I am a 4th year Honours Life Science student. Congenital heart issues severely affect many individuals and families globally. I joined McMaster Hope for Hearts to increase awareness on these disorders as well as help individuals suffering by providing a safe outlet to express themselves. I'm excited for this year to make a difference for individuals with heart conditions.

AREEJ ALI

VP of Finance

Hi everyone! I'm a 3rd year Commerce student. I joined this club as I firmly believe in the cause and would like to raise awareness and work to raise funds for children born with congenital heart defects. I have always had a passion for children and enjoy volunteering knowing I will be helping someone live a better life. I'm currently a weekend volunteer teacher for Grade 1 and have working in this capacity for 3 years. When I heard about this club, I found that it would be the perfect opportunity for me in order to lend my experience and do what I can. I encourage every one to take a moment and learn about congenital heart defects in order to contribute in time and/or money to help support our cause!

HIRA IRFAN

Director of Communications

Hello everyone! My program is Honours Life Science. Congenital heart disease is the world's leading birth defect, and affects thousands of people in Canada alone. Despite this, there are fewer resources and support systems in place for people affected by CHD, and many people are unaware of it. Hope for Hearts aims to increase the awareness and support for CHD, which is something I'm passionate about and am so grateful to be a part of! Graphic design, lettering, painting - anything creative! In my free time I like to do graphic design, lettering, painting - anything creative!

MALAIKA JANJUA

VP of Events

Hope for Hearts is a club that hits a spot close to my heart. There are so many children and adults out there with congenital heart defects, and there is not much research on these illnesses. As a fellow McMaster citizen, aspiring nurse, I believe it is our job to bring a hope to these people. Being close to a friend with a congenital heart defect, and for almost a decade being involved with fundraising for Heart & Stroke Foundation, this club really allows me to expand my horizons and impact more people out there. By being with this club, not only can we raise money for the cause, but also impact lives by creating awareness. This upcoming year, my initiative will be to at least have changed the perspective on this topic in my surroundings and truly as a team do our best to fundraise

TAMNEET TIWANA

VP of Communications (Social)

Hi everyone! I am a third year nursing student at McMaster University. McMaster Hope for Hearts focuses on raising awareness about congenital issues babies face during their fetal development and its effect on their physical development throughout their lifespan. I am glad I am given the opportunity to be a part of the executive team as it gives me the chance to communicate with the community and raise awareness about congenital heart defects.

YESENIA RODRIGUEZ

VP of Marketing

Hello everyone! I am in third year Biology and Environmental Science. I would love to make a positive impact in someone’s life by being involved with McMaster Hope for Hearts. I know that my position would really help someone with a heart defect feel better emotionally and physically. In my spare time I like to paint, go to the gym and work or volunteer with kids.

MALEEHA ANWAR

VP of Fundraising

Introducing our VP of Fundraising📊
Hi everyone! I’m a 3rd year commerce student studying at McMaster. I joined Hope for Hearts to help raise awareness and help those with congenital heart defects. As your VP of Fundraising, I hope to use my experience and business knowledge to help raise funds for those suffering from this rare condition. I am honoured to have been given this opportunity to make a difference and support those living with heart conditions

PHATEMA AL-TIMIMI

VP of Media

Hi everyone! I am a second-year nursing student at McMaster. I am so excited to be the VP of marketing for the upcoming year. Knowing how important it is to raise awareness of rare conditions and congenital heart defects marketing will be extremely important. For a successful campaign I believe I can help raise awareness using my passion for media and arts. I am humbled to help a cause that is dear to my heart.

Abdullah Tariq

Management Consultant

Hello everyone! I am an alumni in the masters in engineering design program. I joined because I have always been passionate about healthcare and the engineering field and look for ways to tie the two together. I look forward to working together with our amazing team to bring awareness about this important cause.

SUDHANVA SUVARNA

VP of General Affairs

Hello everyone! I am in third year Life Sciences program specifically in the PNB (Psychology, Neuroscience and Behavior) stream. I joined McMaster Hope for Hearts because congenital heart disease is a serious illness that most people are not aware of. I look forward to working together with our amazing team to bring awareness about this important cause. My other interests include music and sports like soccer and basketball.