OUR MEMBERS

DMCRT has five teams of people who work to make Dalhousie a safer and healthier community.

Director of Communications

Kaitlyn Blakney

Hi there! My name is Kaitlyn Blakney, and I am so excited to be the DMCRT’s Director of Communications for the 2025-2026 academic year. This year will be my fourth year on the DMCRT. I had the privilege of being the DMCRT’s Director of Operations from 2023-2025 and being a VMR during the 2022-2023 academic year. I am a fifth-year honours Microbiology and Immunology student with a minor in Health Studies. I grew up in Kingston, Ontario and moved to Halifax for university. Outside of studying and the DMCRT, you'll find me at the gym, hiking, swimming, travelling, or taking care of my 50+ houseplants. I'm looking forward to increasing the DMCRT's promotions on campus and interacting with more community members during the 2025-2026 academic year. If you see me around campus, please say hi! :)

Pronouns: She/Her Email: communications@dmcrt.ca

The Executive

The Executive is responsible for the operation of all aspects of the team, from training members to organizing first aid information sessions and mental health awareness events open to the Dalhousie community. The Executive is elected by all DMCRT members at the Annual General Meeting in March.

Director of Operations

Sam Case

Hi everyone! My name is Sam, and I'm excited to step into the role of Director of Operations. I joined the DMCRT as a Volunteer Medical Responder in my second year before transitioning to a Duty Supervisor role, a position I've held until now. I'm currently in my fourth year studying Medical Sciences, and am originally from Toronto, Ontario. Outside of my time with the DMCRT, I enjoy spending time with my dog, Gus, and travelling. You can often spot me around campus wearing my favourite hat with the tree from the Maine state flag on it! I'm always happy to chat if you have any questions, and am looking forward to expanding our presence on campus and working with you all!

Pronouns: He/Him Email: operations@dmcrt.ca

Director of Training

Emma Abray

Hi, my name is Emma and I am excited to be the Director of Training for 2025/2026! I am starting my fourth year of Medical Sciences and in my free time, I enjoy snowboarding, cooking, painting and volunteering. I loved spending the last 1.5 years as a Volunteer Medical Responder with this team and developing my passion for emergency response. I am looking forward to supporting my amazing fellow responders in providing the best care possible for our community.

Pronouns: She/Her Email: training@dmcrt.ca

Director of Personnel

Robyn Arseneault

Hi everyone! I am very excited to be your Director of Personnel for the 2025/2026 year! I have been a VMR for 1.5 years before joining the Executive team. I am in my fifth year of my degree in medical sciences(hon). Outside of the team, I enjoy reading, playing the guitar, and spending time outdoors. I look forward to being on the DMCRT again this coming year and hope to plan some fun socials for our team members to enjoy!

Pronouns: She/Her Email: personnel@dmcrt.ca

Director of Resource Management

Ella Uren

Hi friends! My name is Ella and I am beyond excited to return as the Director of Resource Management for the 2025-2026 school year. This will be my second year in this position and my third year on the team overall. I am currently in my fourth year of a Bachelor of Science, and when I’m not in class, you can often find me on shift with the DMCRT or working at the Care Hubs on campus. When I’m not working or volunteering, I enjoy anything outside, including camping, hiking, and swimming. I’m looking forward to ensuring the team has all the resources to make this a successful year. If you see me around campus, don’t hesitate to come say hi, I love meeting new people :)

Pronouns: She/Her Email: resources@dmcrt.ca

Duty Supervisors

Duty supervisors are responsible for leading and managing a small team of Volunteer Medical Responders at DMCRT-attended events. They are responsible for coordinating equipment before the duty, and maintaining communication with event organizers. 

Head Duty Supervisor (Medical)

Olivia Godson (She/Her)

Head Duty Supervisor (Mental Health)

Owen Lang (He/Him)

Mirele Barsoum (She/Her)

Terin Corkum (She/Her/They/Them)

Maria Keough (She/Her)

Bhreagh MacIntyre (She/Her)

Andrew Malcom (He/Him)

Trinity Adams

Ayman Ghanai

Daniel Guimaraes Gravina

Kyrollos Hanna

Ronan Jensen

Jaehyun Jung

Ella Lawrence

Aidan LeBlanc

Volunteer medical responders are equipped with advanced first aid certification and mental health first aid. They provide coverage at athletic events, recreational activities, orientation week, DSU society gatherings, and special events.

Volunteer Medical Responders

Elle MacFadyen

Ava Maleki

Claire Martin

Kate McKee

Grace Sullivan

Jackie Toner

Omar Zidan

The Advisory Committee

The advisory committee allows for the continuous handover of information and provides guidance in DMCRT decision making for future years. It is made up of three not-returning members. The advisory committee members attend at least one meeting monthly.

Diana Adamo

Bryan Diaz-Piedra

Dan Lafreniere

Jastina Mahendrarajah

Ryan Topple

The Patient Volunteer Program

Patient volunteers are a critical component of our ongoing training sessions. Patient volunteers receive mock patient scenarios from the training department, which they learn and bring to our first aid training sessions. While volunteers will not practice first aid, they gain valuable experience as our responders take a patient history or non-invasive vitals during scenarios. This program allows insight into the roles and responsibilities of a Volunteer Medical Responder and the operations of the DMCRT. If you are interested in joining, please email patientvolunteers@dmcrt.ca