Our wonderful volunteers!
Ottawa-Carleton Virtual (OCV) School
Rodrigo Ledesma
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Rodrigo Ledesma
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Our awesome executives!
Co-Director
Hannah Poisson Cellular & Molecular Medicine How long have you been part of HCPP? For 4 years! Why did you want to join HCPP? I wanted to join HCPP initially as a volunteer to provide super fun music lessons for kids interested in learning the piano! I really loved giving back in that teacher role-now as a co-director, I get to help coordinate a program that allows many children to be taught high quality, engaging music lessons without the high cost that usually comes with musical education. I love being a leader for this amazing program. What do you look forward to most? As co-director, I hope to provide a super supportive and positive environment for my HCPP team, and plan a very successful year-end recital-it'll be the first recital in the years since the pandemic so I'm excited to take a lead on that. What’s your favourite piano piece? My favourite piano piece is October by Tchaikovsky! Your free time is usually spent... My free time is usually spent reading, hanging out with friends, and taking long walks. What three emojis best describe you? 🐠🌻📝 |
Co-Director
Jenny Kwak Biomedical Science, Minor in Music How long have you been part of HCPP? It's my second year! Why did you want to join HCPP? I've been playing piano for as long as I can remember and I want other youth to enjoy everything music has to offer! Having the opportunity to receive private lessons for many years, and working as a piano teacher myself, I realized that there are many obstacles in the way of students receiving music education. HCPP is an amazing organization that allows students to enjoy music without financial obstacles. What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? I want to support the team to recruit more volunteer teachers and teach more students at our partner schools. With the other co-directors, I hope that we can plan the best end-of-year recital that we have ever had in HCPP history! What is your favourite piano piece? Liebestraum No. 3 by Franz Liszt Your free time is usually spent... Watching K-Dramas and attending performances at the NAC! What three emojis best describe you? 🤩🥰😙 |
Co-Director
Patrick Fakhouri Biomedical Sciences How long have you been part of HCPP? Since Fall, 2022 Why did you want to join HCPP? Since I was little, I have been playing the piano. Only now, in my adult years, have I grown an appreciation for the skills and joy that it has brought me. I believe music education plays an instrumental role in developing transferable skills that can be applied to many other walks of life. I wanted to contribute to the community and make music education more accessible. What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? As Co-Director of HCPP, this year I want to expand our program to reach as many students as possible! I also aim to support team and volunteers as much as I can. What is your favourite piano piece? My favourite piano piece is Nocturne in C# Minor Your free time is usually spent... I like playing piano, hanging out with friends, and working out! What three emojis best describe you? 👌🏻🤷🏻♂️ 🤯 |
Hospital Program Coordinator
Sandra Fang Translational & Molecular Medicine How long have you been part of HCPP? Going on 5 years! Why did you want to join HCPP? I joined HCPP because music has always been an instrumental part of my life. I believe that music is truly such a beautiful form of expression and can serve as therapy for many. Everyone deserves the opportunity to have access to musical education and HCPP offers just that! What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? In my position, I act as a liaison who connects university students with the Musical Moments program at The Ottawa Hospital. I hope to offer maximal therapeutic potential to patients by redirecting as many volunteers as possible to play music at hospital entrances for patients to enjoy. We hope to provide one-on-one interaction with patients at a later date. The ultimate goal of this program is to improve patients’ hospitalization experiences by healing through the soul. What is your favourite piano piece? My favourite piano piece is Experience by Ludovico Einaudi (I listen to it all the time when I study)! Your free time is usually spent... I love to learn new piano pieces, watercolour paint, go on hikes, watch documentaries, spend time with family and friends, and volunteer in the community! What three emojis best describe you? 😴🤷🏻♀️🤪 |
Hospital Program Coordinator
Olivia Jacot Psychology with a minor in linguistics How long have you been part of HCPP? 2 months Why did you want to join HCPP? Having played piano for 17 years, I strongly believe playing an instrument helped shape the person I have become. I joined HCPP since I want to support their efforts in making piano more accessible to our vulnerable and youth populations. What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? I would like to see the hospital music therapy programs come to full fruition! What is your favourite piano piece? Claire de lune - Debussy Your free time is usually spent... Napping or grabbing drinks with friends! What three emojis best describe you? 😴🩷🤯 |
Vincent Massey School Coordinator
MeiXia Van De Graaff Health Sciences How long have you been part of HCPP? September 2023 Why did you want to join HCPP? Growing up, music was such a big part of my life and it still shapes me as a person to this day! I was very privileged to have access to musical education and whatever resources I needed. It brings me so much joy to be a part of a team that extends some of the same opportunities to aspiring learners in our community. What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? As a school coordinator, I'm looking forward to maintaining good communication between the school and volunteers. My goal is to make sure our teachers and students alike have a straightforward and enjoyable experience. What is your favourite piano piece? Chopin Ballade no. 4 in F minor Your free time is usually spent... Listening to music, reading, watching Netflix, hanging out with friends What three emojis best describe you? 😁🥹👍 |
York Street School Coordinator
Artina Madani Health Sciences How long have you been part of HCPP? I have been a part of HCPP since September 2022! Why did you want to join HCPP? I love music and I take any opportunity I get to share this experience with other people. I started playing piano in elementary school and it's safe to say that it has positively impacted many aspects of my life. I would love to be a part of that musical journey for eager students! What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? As a new school coordinator, I want to be involved in both the volunteer's teaching experience and the students' learning experience. I would like to help volunteers through any potential issues they may have with scheduling in order to provide the best and most consistent lesson plan for students. What is your favourite piano piece? My favourite piano piece is Jila by Javad Maroufi. Your free time is usually spent... My free time is usually spent writing, spending time with friends, and watching reality television. What three emojis best describe you? 😳🤗😴 |
Manor Park Public School Coordinator
Eden Samson Health Sciences How long have you been part of HCPP? This is my first year :) Why did you want to join HCPP? Music has always been a positive stress reliever in my life. I joined HCPP so that I could rekindle my passion for music and help others find their passion! What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? As a school coordinator, I hope to help make music more accessible to youth, and to be involved in providing valuable piano lessons to these students. What is your favourite piano piece? Rêverie by Claude Debussy Your free time is usually spent... Going on walks, hanging out with friends, or finding new restaurants! What three emojis best describe you? 🧘♀️🐝🧸 |
Manor Park Public School Coordinator
Gabrielle Shao Biomedical Science, minor in Psychology How long have you been part of HCPP? This is my first year Why did you want to join HCPP? I want to assist in providing a new pathway in music to children who are not as privileged and give them an opportunity to learn music. What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? I want to assist as many volunteers as possible that are assigned to OCV with giving access to music to underprivileged children. What is your favourite piano piece? Consolation No. 3 in D-Flat Major, Franz Liszt Your free time is usually spent... Baking, cooking, binge watching TV shows, going out with friends, trying new restaurants. What three emojis best describe you? 🥶🧋😴 |
Volunteer Recruitment Officer
Joseph Francis Mechanical Engineering How long have you been part of HCPP? I just joined this fall! Why did you want to join HCPP? I love tutoring and have been wanting an excuse to play more piano haha What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? I'd like to help run some fun events to help more people learn about HCPP! What is your favourite piano piece? Debussy's First Arabesque Your free time is usually spent... Lately, playing tennis or volleyball, sleeping, or going for a walk with a good audiobook. What three emojis best describe you? 🤓🙃🙄 |
Fundraising Officer
Jenifer Azmy Biomedical Sciences How long have you been part of HCPP? Since September of 2022 Why did you want to join HCPP? I wanted to feel more connected to my community in a way that I could which was by providing more opportunities for music learning. What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? I want to organize some fun events that will raise awareness to this organization and will allow others to participate in the joy of music! What is your favourite piano piece? "Nocturne in C-sharp Minor " - Frederic Chopin... I fell in love with it the first time I watched the pianist Your free time is usually spent... Baking random things I see on YouTube or discovering new cafés. What three emojis best describe you? 😁😰😴 |
Communications Officer
Huda Faisal Health Sciences How long have you been part of HCPP? This is my first year! Why did you want to join HCPP? I loved taking piano lessons when I was younger, and so I would like more children to enjoy the opportunities I was given. What do you want to accomplish in the position this year? I aim to increase social media engagement and promote HCPP to uOttawa students. What’s your favourite piano piece? Impromptu No. 3 by Franz Schubert Your free time is usually spent… Watching movies, playing piano, and hanging out with friends! What three emojis best describe you? 😁😴🙏 |