Our Team
Founders & Directors
Adrian graduated from McGill university in civil engineering and is currently working in construction project management. He is very passionate about equity and diversity, and the overall support of compassionate whole person care in medicine. When he is not working or volunteering, you can find Adrian in the pool or at the gym.
Adrian Goin
Director
(01/2023-04/2024)
VHM Executive
(07/2018-01/2023)
Adamo is a PhD student in Experimental medicine studying diaphragm muscle in COPD and is the founder of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Portraits Canada (www.ppeportraits.ca).
He is an avid runner/marathoner and enjoys commuting by bike to school or for daily errands. He keeps in touch with his Italian roots by gardening with his nonna and family.
Adamo Anthony Donovan
Advisor
(06/2021-Present)
Co-Founder & Director
(12/2015)
Milanka (Miki) is a McGill graduate with an honours Undergraduate degree and Master's degree in Anatomy & Cell Biology. She is currently a resident physician in the field of Ophthalmology in New York.
Milanka is from New York and enjoys playing the cello and playing tennis with her three siblings.
Milanka Stevanovic
Co-Founder & Director
(12/2015-12/2017)
Volunteer & Hospital Management (VHM)
Amanda is a BSc student at Concordia University studying psychology with a specialization in Behavioural Neuroscience. Following her degree, she hopes to start medical school. Amanda is a proud dog mom to her sweet golden retriever, Huxley.
Amanda Gross
Head of VHM
(09/2022-Present)
Emily is a medical student at McGill University with a strong interest in pediatric medicine. She is dedicated to fostering a supportive and compassionate ICU environment by empowering her team and enhancing patient and family experiences. Outside of her studies, Emily enjoys travelling, practicing yoga, running, cooking with friends and family, and skiing.
Emily Mancinone
Head of VHM
&
CHEST Representative
(06/2023-Present)
Rianne Mahiout
CHEST Hospital Coordinator
(06/2025-Present)
Rianne is a first-year M.Sc. student in Experimental Medicine at McGill University. She is interested in improving health outcomes in the general population through accessible nutrition interventions. In her free time you can catch her on a run, baking, listening to music, or snuggling with her cat.
Adriana is currently a student in the Faculty of Medicine at Université de Montréal, majoring in Immunology & Microbiology. She hopes to pursue a career in pathology to advance diagnostics and support families during difficult medical journeys. Outside of academics, Adriana enjoys writing, going to the gym, and discovering new places. She also has a deep love for coffee, which fuels her studies and adventures.
Adriana Di Arcangelo
RVH Hospital Coordinator
(06/2025-Present)
Emma is a medical student at Université de Montréal. She looks forward to dedicating her career to improve health access and care quality in women's health. In her free time, she enjoys thrift shopping, sewing second-hand clothes and spending time with friends.
Emma Carreiro
MGH Hospital Coordinator
(05/2024-Present)
Carolyn is currently in her final year in McGill's Faculty of Science, majoring in Pharmacology. Following her degree, she hopes to pursue a career in medicine. She also enjoys tennis!
Caroline Steinberg
JGH Hospital Coordinator
(06/2023-Present)
Adeline has an undergraduate degree from l'Université de Montréal in Microbiology and Immunology. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Biochemistry at the Goodman Cancer Institute, her project being on breast cancer.
In her free time, she loves to play sports. She is also a violinist of 15+ years and is currently in the iMedici de McGill Orchestra.
Adéline Massé
RVH Volunteer Representative
(06/2023-Present)
Eva is a biochemistry undergraduate student at McGill University. She is curious about all things science and medicine-related, but is particularly passionate about women's health research. She spends most of her free time with her family, caring for her (many!) plants and curbing her caffein addiction by exploring the cutest cafes in Montreal.
Eva Brogan-Provencher
MGH Volunteer Representative
(06/2025-Present)
Chloe is pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing at McGill University.
Chloe Plouffe
JGH Volunteer Representative
(06/2025-Present)
Inter-Team Coordinators
Sofia is pursuing a MSc under the supervision of Dr. Hamdy and Dr. Tsimicalis at the Shriners Hospitals for Children. She is interested in bringing innovations into the healthcare settings and as a result co-founded a MedTech startup where she serves as the Clinical Chief Officer. When she is not writing manuscripts, she is at the park with friends enjoying Montreal food and sunsets.
Sofia Addab
Project & Development Coordinator
(06/2021-Present)
Sofiia is a third-year student at McGill University studying Cognitive Science with a concentration in Neuroscience. In her free time, she loves to explore Montreal, try new recipes and attend dance classes! After finishing her Bachelor's, Sofiia hopes to become a physician.
Sofiia Davtian
Project & Development Coordinator
(06/2025-Present)
Marketing, Fundraising, and Socials (MFS)
Jammy is currently a Master's Trainee at UBC focused on understanding the role of exercise for healthy aging. I'm always excited for any type of outdoor activity, but I also enjoy sports such as badminton and swimming.
Jammy Zou
Head of MFS
&
Website Coordinator
(05/2020-Present)
Danielle-Mara is an Anatomy and Cell Biology student at McGill, as well as an emergency department scribe. She hopes to make a difference in the medical world someday, and in her free time, she enjoys baking, teaching sailing, and reading!
Danielle-Mara Dunn
Head of MFS
&
Outreach Coordinator
(05/2024-Present)
Janeva is a U1 student majoring in pharmacology and minoring in sociology at McGill University. I have been a volunteer with the ICUBP at MGH since Fall 2021. I am interested in Indo-Western fashion and biotech!
Janeva Shahi
CONT(ED)I Coordinator
(Continuing Education and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)
(09/2022-Present)
Andrea is pursuing a Master's degree in Neuroscience at McGill University, for which she will be studying the effects of cerebral palsy and spinal muscular atrophy in children. She hopes to later apply this knowledge and experience with a career in medicine as a neurologist. In her free time, Andrea enjoys volunteering, reading, singing and playing sports.
Andrea Oliveira-Carneiro
Outreach Coordinator
(06/2021-Present)
I am Hamza Boussaidi, a Bachelor of Science with a Specialization in Biochemistry C.Edge currently completing my 3rd year.
Hamza Boussaidi
Finance Coordinator
(05/2024-Present)
Emmanuelle is working towards becoming a physiotherapist at Université de Montréal. She hopes to participate in advancing the use of multidisciplinary care to improve patient outcomes. In her spare time, you can find her sketching bones and muscles on her iPad with a cup of tea.
Emmanuelle Richard
Social Media Coordinator
(06/2025-Present)
Ioanna is a Master's student in the Department of Biology at Concordia University. Not only is she passionate about medicine and enjoys research, but she also loves to experiment with cooking and spending time with her big Greek family.
Ioanna Tountas
Outreach Coordinator
(06/2025-Present)
Nilly is a recent software engineering graduate with a passion for AI and healthcare. She values individuality, curiosity, and growth, and finds meaning in bringing these values to life through sharing and learning from the unique stories of others.
Nilly Bozorgzad
Humans of the Hospital (HOTH) Coordinator
(05/2024-Present)
If you want to get involved in our executive team, applications are open in the Winter semester (~March/April)
Hospital Staff
Montreal General Hospital
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Dr. Hornstein started the Lauren Alexander Foundation in 2013 and came up with the groundbreaking concept of a shadowing and volunteering program, now called the ICU Bridge Program. He continues to develop new ways to make the ICU a more welcoming place for both patients and visitors.
Dr. David Hornstein
Internist/intensivist
Bita helps us organize our orientation sessions and welcomes our volunteers to the ICU. She is responsible for supporting visitors and facilitating the interactions between staff, volunteers, and visitors.
Bita Danechi
Family nurse clinician
The volunteer services manager and administrative assistant, respectively, who help us get our volunteers officially registered at the MGH, RVH, Lachine and Neuro, and able to begin volunteering and shadowing in the ICU.
Rita Giulione & Mattia Angerillo
Volunteer services manager & Administrative assistant
Jewish General Hospital
Pina is available to support patients and families who are dealing with serious illness, disability, end of life, or under situations of stress, isolation, lack of resources, youth protection and family violence. She provides informational support and practical help to patients and their families who may require this assistance.
Pina D'Orve
Social Worker
Susan suggests and incorporates clinical programs improving medical practices for patients’ safety and well-being. She is also responsible for coordinating the multidisciplinary team and for training fellow nurses, ensuring the most up-to-date health services to patients.
Susan Cameron
Nurse Educator
Thank you to the JGH staff and Dr. Céline Gélinas (nurse researcher) in particular, for their input and expertise that were crucial in creating and refining the volunteer, staff, and family surveys.
Royal Victoria Hospital
As head nurse, Sylvie has numerous administrative responsibilities and ensures that the optimal nursing care is provided in the ICU. She is constantly working with the ICU Bridge Program to provide new shadowing and learning opportunities for our volunteers.
Sylvie Ampleman
Head Nurse
Ruth helps volunteers interact with family members. In the ICU, she is an important liaison between the ICU staff and the families’ loved ones. As the Family nurse clinician in the ICU, she is an important resource person for the families and volunteers alike.
Ruth Guselle
Family Nurse Clinician
The Montreal Chest Institute
Thank you!
Thank you to the Montreal General, Jewish General, Royal Victoria Hospital and Montreal Children's Hospital staffs for their commitment towards setting up the ICU Bridge Program in their Intensive Care Units as well as their enthusiasm and creative inputs, which will help increase the impact of our program and the variety of experiences that our students are exposed to.
Partners
Hospital:
Lauren Alexander Foundation (LAF): https://www.laurenalexander.ca/
The ICU Bridge Program was inspired and created through the Lauren Alexander Foundation which provides financial support to the ICUBP.
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Montreal General Hospital Foundation (MGHF): https://www.mghfoundation.com/en/
The Montreal General Hospital Foundation hosts the ICU Bridge Program’s fund to which individuals can donate to support the program’s mission.
Corporate:
Zapier: https://zapier.com/
Zapier donated a free subscription to allow the ICUBP to automate many of of its day-to-day operations.
Quality Sport: http://qualitysport.ca/home
Provides free garment printing/embroidery custom services to the ICUBP.
Rubiks Solutions: https://www.facebook.com/rubiksmontreal/
Provides printing services to the ICUBP at a reduced rate.
Business Box: https://www.thebusinessbox.ca/
Provides printing and laminating services to the ICUBP at a reduced rate to support the PPE Portrait Project.
University:
Concordia MedSpecs (CMS): https://www.facebook.com/MedSpecsCU
CMS helps promote the ICUBP to the Concordia community and helps conduct interviews for ICUBP applicants.
McGill Medical Direction (MD): https://www.facebook.com/medicaldirection
MD helps promote the ICUBP to the McGill community and helps conduct interviews for ICUBP applicants.