DMCRT has five teams of people who work to make Dalhousie a safer and healthier community.
The Executive
The Executive is responsible for the operation of all aspects of the society, from training members to organizing first aid sessions open to the Dalhousie community. The Executive is elected by all DMCRT members at the Annual General Meeting in March.
Director of Communications
Sara Greenough
Hey everyone! My name is Sara and I am excited to be our team's Director of Communications for this year! This is my third year on the team, having previously been a VMR and DS. I am currently in the 4th year of my Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences with a certificate in human physiology. As the Director of Communications, I'm looking forward to ensuring clear and open communication throughout our team, with our partners, and with the community. I love being on shift but if you ever find me away from the team, I'm often either playing my piano, orienteering around Halifax, or working in the lab. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or stop me and say hi if you see me around campus!
Pronouns: She/Her Email: communications@dmcrt.ca
Director of operations
Kaitlyn Blakney
Hi there! My name is Kaitlyn Blakney, and I am so excited to return as the DMCRT's Director of Operations for a second term! I had the privilege of being the Director of Operations during the 2023-2024 academic year, and I am grateful for the opportunity to continue in the role again this year. I am a fourth-year 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 services on campus and interacting with more community members during the 2024-2025 academic year. If you see me around campus, please say hi! :)
Pronouns: She/Her Email: operations@dmcrt.ca
director of Training
Jinrong Ge
Hi! My name is Jinrong, but please call me Jin! This is my 3rd year on the team, I have been with the team as a VMR as well as the Head DS Med, and this year I will be serving as the Director of Training for the 2024-2025 academic year! I have a background in Commerce and am finishing up a Neuroscience degree this year. Some of my hobbies are: working out, balcony agriculture, working out, playing video games, flag football and going to the gym. I am always happy to hear your feedback on training sessions and skills development, this year I hope to foster more leadership roles in the team, so if you see me, come say hi!
Pronouns: He/Him Email: training@dmcrt.ca
Director of Personnel
Sarah Rondeaux
Hi everyone! I am very excited to be Director of Personnel for 2024-25! A little bit about me, I'm from Halifax and I'm going into my fourth year of Microbiology and Immunology. I've been a lifeguard for four years and teaching lifesaving and first-aid courses for two. My favourite thing about the team is the amazing community of people, and I’m super happy to continue to be part of the DMCRT!
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 be your Director of Resource Management for the 2024-2025 school year. I am currently in my third year of a Bachelor of Science in Medical Sciences. I was on the DMCRT for one year as a VMR before joining the Executive Team. When I’m not volunteering, I enjoy anything outdoors including hiking, swimming, and camping. I’m looking forward to ensuring that the team has all the resources to make this a successful year, and that includes lots of fun card games! 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
Our 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)
Diana Milburn (She/Her)
Head Duty Supervisor (Mental Health)
Juila Nelson (She/Her)
Hannah Budau (She/Her)
Sam Case (He/Him)
Terin Corkum (She/Her/They/Them)
Maria Keough (She/Her)
Alexa MacIsaac (She/Her)
Grace Pimentel (She/Her)
Mirele Barsoum (She/Her)
Abbey Bard (She/Her)
Our Volunteer Medical Responders
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.
Emma Abray
Trinity Adams
Robyn Arseneault
Abbygael Columbus
Hannah Davis
Achim Duerr-Farrell
Samuel Farrell
Ewan Galloway
Olivia Godson
Daniel Guimaraes Gravina
Kyrollos Hanna
Laura Harrison
Mallory Jackson
Ronan Jensen
Jaehyun Jung
Owen Lang
Ella Lawrence
Aidan LeBlanc
Elle MacFadyen
Bhreagh MacIntyre
Andrew Malcolm
Ava Maleki
Claire Martin
Kate McKee
Felix Moye
Rachel Murphy
Grace O'Connor
Harshitha Pratap Bhuvanaeswari
Charlotte Spencer
Grace Sullivan
Amie Thibodeau
Jackie Toner
Emma Welshman
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