MEET THE TEAM ♥️ 

Jenna Bae

Hi! I’m Jenna Bae, and I’m so excited to be one of Hope for Young Heart’s Co-founders this year. I love exploring medicine through my roles as Vice President and trainer of HOSA Bayview, Director of Research at Uniting Health Canada, and student researcher at the Research Institute of Aging. Some of my hobbies include swimming, rock climbing, and making crafts like keychains for my friends. I can’t wait to help bring our events and social media campaigns to life while raising awareness for children’s heart health!

Annie Zhu

Hi! I’m Annie Zhu and I’m going to be one of Hope for Young Heart’s Co-founders this year! In addition, I’ll also be leading our Marketing Team this year with Zhiqing! I have a ton of experience in Media and HOSA including being FBLC’s National Media Officer and a trainer for Bayview HOSA! In my free time, I love to hang out with my friends, play instruments, and draw! I can’t wait to see how we can raise awareness for Children’s Heart Disease through events and online!

Yasna Moosavi 

Hi everyone! I’m Yasna, and I’m so excited to be one of Hope for Young Heart’s Co-founders this year. I’ll mainly be leading the finance team, and I’m really looking forward to making an impact through our initiatives! I’m interested in medicine and currently serve as a logistics officer and trainer for HOSA. Outside of school, I enjoy swimming, equestrian, camping, and playing games. I’m also a very outgoing person and love spending time with friends. I love going downtown or trying out new restaurants. I can’t wait to see how we can raise awareness for children’s heart disease through both events and social media!

Zhiqing Chen

Hi, my name is Zhiqing and I am proud to be the co-founder of Hope for Young Hearts! Careers in the medicine field have always been something that I am determined to pursue as they inspire me to help others within my capability. With that in mind, I am grateful for being able to give back to the community with such an opportunity that my friends and I have come across. Aside from being a medicine-lover, I find myself often engaged in music related activities; I love cello, I love dance, and I love the art of cinematography. To wrap up, I am eager to make a difference in the community through Hope for Young Hearts, with the hope of seeing more people recognize children’s heart disease.

Winnie Fang (Marketing Head Executive)

Hey everyone, my name is Winnie and I’m a head marketing exec for Hope for Young Hearts! I hold a similar position for the insomnia awareness nonprofit Somnette, and am so excited to bring my skills to HFYH! I also work with “young hearts” as an after-school care volunteer and assistant teacher. I love art and video games and am looking forward to raising awareness regarding heart health!

Sana Moosavi (Marketing Head Executive)

Hi, I'm Sana Moosavi! I'm currently a Grade 11 IBDP student at Bayview Secondary School. I love being the Marketing Head Executive for Health for Young Hearts, our mission to support people is what drives me, and I'm always looking for ways to help out. When I'm not busy with school or the club, I'm staying active with running, horseback riding, and basketball, or getting creative through painting. My other major passion is photography; I enjoy capturing my surroundings and bringing attention to the things that are often overlooked. That's why I'm also an exec for clubs like Ignite Fair and love volunteering!

Valerie Au (Marketing Executive)

Hey Bayview! I’m Valerie Au and I will be one of your Marketing Executives for the Hope For Young Hearts Team this year! I’ve volunteered at dental clinics and am CPR/First Aid certified, which has helped me gain more knowledge and insight in the healthcare field. In my free time, I love to listen to music, sing, dance, bake, and watch shows. I look forward to supporting children who have childhood heart diseases while also educating others about this disease.

Haley Zhou (Marketing Executive)

Hey everyone! I’m Haley, and I’m super excited to join as a Marketing Exec this year! Apart from this club, I serve as Outreach Director for Bayview’s MEDLIFE and am a member of FBLC as well. I enjoy painting, binge-watching TV shows, and dancing. Through Hope for Young Hearts, I aim to advocate for childhood heart disease awareness and help families affected by these conditions thrive :)

Cadence Wong (Marketing Executive)

Heyy, I’m Cadence Wong and I’ll be a marketing exec for Hope for Young Hearts this year! I’m excited to join the team and prepared to do some awesome work for you guys! I’ve been a part of HOSA as well as started other non-profits helping refugees in the past, and have experienced UN work from being a delegate for my school in MMUN. I’m excited to carry on my skills to help Hope for Young Hearts. I’m a huge nerd (Marvel, Pokemon, Harry Potter…etc) in general, an athlete and have done competitive basketball for 6 years as well as Muay Thai and enjoy other hobbies such as rock climbing, hiking, fishing, cooking, crafting random things, art, reading, playing guitar and singing (screaming) songs in the car. 

Timson Hu (Marketing Executive)

Hi everyone, I’m Timson Hu and I will be a part of the marketing team for Hope for Young Hearts this year. I am an exec for Somnette and I look forward to bringing my experience of marketing and passion for coaching the youth to help create an impact for our cause.

Leon Qian (Logistics Head Executive)

Hi! I’m Leon Qian and I will be a logistics head exec this year. I love science, soccer, and music, and plan to pursue a career in medicine in the future. Outside of Hope For Young Hearts, I’m First Aid/CPR certified, a co-head of my school’s HOSA chapter, and have volunteered for Global Brigades. I’m excited to be a part of Hope for Young Hearts, help contribute to their mission, and make a difference in my community.

Jeslyn Chui (Logistics Head Executive)

Hi! My name is Jeslyn, and I’m excited to be one of Hope for Young Heart’s Logistics Head Executives this year! I serve as Head of Finance for the Youth Action Committee, helping organize youth events, and as a Curriculum Executive at Youth United Project, creating learning materials for tutors. I love supporting youth through these roles, and I’ve also gained insight into the medical field through HOSA. Outside of this, I enjoy running, rock climbing, cooking, and crocheting. I look forward to raising awareness for children’s heart health and making a positive impact in our community.

Yvonne Shi (Logistics Executive)

Hi! My name is Yvonne, and I will be serving as one of your logistics executives on the Youth Council for this year. I am also a part of HOSA at Bayview, where I enjoy gaining exposure to different areas of health sciences. In my free time, I enjoy golfing, eating, and spending time with friends. This year, I am super excited to meet new people and support our mission :) 

Melinda Liu (Logistics Executive)

Hi everyone! I'm Melinda, and I’ll be serving as one of Hope for Young Heart’s logistics execs. In my free time I love to listen to music, hang out with friends, swim, eat, and binge watch shows. I also enjoy doing volunteer work at a children’s hospital a few hours each week! I’m excited to be doing some hands-on work and planning to make a real impact in the community with the Youth Council :)

Timothy Wu (Logistics Executive)

Hi! I’m Timothy Wu, and I will be your fundraiser head executives and logistics executive this year. I enjoy music, movies/tv shows, and fencing. In the past, I’ve been actively involved in volunteer work with the Richmond Hill Soccer Club and am also a member of Bayview’s FBLC. I’m excited for the events we have planned and am determined to help make a positive difference for children’s heart health!

Ray Cao (Logistics Executive)

Hey everyone! I’m Ray Cao and I’m so excited to be one of Hope for Young Hearts logistics officers this year.  In my free time I enjoy opening Pokémon packs, fencing, and playing video games. I have participated in university programs in the United States as well as fundraisers for clubs such as Somnette. I’m absolutely ecstatic to help Hope for Young Hearts make a difference in this world! 

Sophia Li (Finance Head Executive)

Hello everyone! My name is Sophia, and I’m thrilled to serve as your Finance Head-Executive this year! Outside of Hope 4 Young Hearts, I hold leadership positions as Business Lead on Lambs Robotics (FTC Team 22101) and Media Coordinator on STR’s Chaplaincy Council. I also hold an identical executive role on Somnette! Apart from these activities, I enjoy working part-time as a lifeguard & swim coach, eating from my colossal snack stash, and professionally yapping to my countless stuffed animals. Here’s to an amazing year!

Aidan Leung (Finance Head Executive)

Hey everyone, I'm Aidan Leung, and I'm glad to say that I am one of the head executives for Hope for Young Hearts this year and many to come. In this role I hope to use my passion for helping others to fundraise and hopefully aid the community through my experience with special needs, younger students and coaching. In my free time I enjoy playing hockey, dabbling in the drums and hanging out with friends. I hope to be able to be a strong role model and lead Hope for Young Hearts to success. 

Bernice Au (Finance Executive)

Hello! My name is Bernice, and I am a Grade 11 IBDP student at Bayview Secondary School. I am passionate about working with children and dedicated to improving their quality of life through healthcare. Beyond this, I love taking on leadership roles, serving as an executive member of my school’s DECA and HOSA chapters, as well as President of Youth United Project, where I lead free tutoring for underprivileged children. I have also been involved in initiatives such as Somnette, a research project on insomnia, and Bayview UNICEF. These experiences continue to strengthen my drive to support children, families, and communities through both leadership and healthcare.

Isolde Li (Finance Executive)

Hi! My name is Isolde and I am excited to serve as a Finance Executive for Hope for Young Hearts. I am passionate about giving back to my community, especially in relation to business and finance. Right now I am a trainer for Bayview’s DECA club and an executive for Bayview Debate. Outside of school, I enjoy dancing, reading, writing, and spending quality time with my friends. I’m looking forward to all the positive work Hope for Young Hearts will create!

Amanda Liu (Finance Executive)

Hi everyone! My name is Amanda, and I’m excited to be one of the finance executives for Hope for Young Hearts this year! I am a member of my school’s HOSA chapter, and I’m interested in pursuing a career in the biomedical field. Outside of academics, I like to make crafts, listen to music, go on walks or to bike parks, visit restaurants, and spend time with my family and friends. I love animals, and I look forward to raising awareness in the community with Hope for Young Hearts!

Eric Kang (Finance Executive)

Hi! My name is Eric Kang and I will be serving as one of the finance executives for Hope for Young Hearts this year. I enjoy music, movies/tv shows, and sports. In the past, I’ve been actively involved in volunteer work with the City of Richmond Hill and am also a member of Bayview’s FBLC. I’m excited for the events we have planned and am determined to help make a positive difference for children’s heart health!

Kaitlyn Feng (Fundraiser Executive)

Hi :) I’m Kaitlyn and I’m happy to be one of Hope for Young Heart’s Fundraising Executives this year! I’m currently working as a Public Relations Officer for Bayview Athletic Council and work as a volunteer at the Toronto Zoo. In my free time, I like to talk to my friends, play games, and listen to music. I’m looking forward to seeing how we can raise awareness for children’s heart health! 

Samuel Chen (Fundraiser Executive)

Hey! I’m Samuel Chen, and I will be one of the fundraising executives for Hope for Young Hearts this year. I’ve been actively involved in a variety of volunteer work with the City of Richmond Hill and City of Markham and am also a member of Bayview’s FBLC. I also enjoy doing different sports such as volleyball and clash royale.

Ivan Huang (Fundraiser Executive)

Hi goats! I’m Ivan, I’m in grade 11 IBDP at Bayview Secondary, and this year I’m serving as one of your marketing executives for Hope for Young Hearts! I have always loved working with children and teaching other autistic children chess, so this experience will aid me here too. I’ve also been involved with many other clubs that support healthcare and children, which has been a blessing. Beyond all of that, I enjoy playing games with my friends, playing sports like volleyball, badminton, and so much more! If my friends were to describe me, I would be the one with no fear in talking to random people, and the last one to hop on the Battlebus. 

Sam Sripathi (Fundraiser Executive)

Hey! I’m Sam Sripathi, and I will be one of the fundraising executives for Hope for Young Hearts this year. I’ve been actively involved in a variety of volunteer work with the City of Richmond Hill and City of Markham and I’m go to Bayview Secondary School. I also enjoy doing different sports such as volleyball and clash royale.