Meet our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
The Hands to Heart team works together to help organize events and ensure that the organization continues to strive towards its mission of providing CPR training to all high school students.
Founder and President
Mariella Nissirios
Mariella is a sophomore at Bergen County Academies in the Academy of Medical Science and Technology. As a certified Emergency Medical Responder and certified in Basic Life Support, Mariella recognizes the importance of providing CPR education to all.
Outreach and Communication Director
Giannis Nissirios
Giannis is a senior at Northern Highlands Regional High School. Having volunteered in a local hospital the past 4 years, he has witnessed first hand the prevalence of cardiac arrests. He is driven to providing a solution to the lack of CPR education in our youth today.
Chief Financial Officer
Selena Daley
Selena is a sophomore at Buckingham Browne and Nichols School in Massachusetts.
She is an aspiring cardiothoracic surgeon dedicated to teaching heart health to underserved communities.
Chief Operating Officer
Rory Chiossi
Rory is a sophomore at Ramsey High School and is passionate about keeping the community safe. As a lifeguard, Rory has seen first-hand the importance of CPR and hopes to spread CPR knowledge to youth so that everyone can be ready to help when it matters most.
Chief Marketing Officer
Hannah Eyre
Hannah is a sophomore at Ramsey High School, dedicated to helping her community. With experience as a lifeguard, she has learned the value of CPR and being prepared for emergencies. Hannah hopes to help young people feel confident, informed, and ready to step up when it matters most.
Chief Technology Officer
Siya Adhikari
Siya Adhikari is a sophomore at Park Vista High School in Florida with a strong passion for community service, particularly in CPR education and emergency preparedness. She is committed to raising awareness about the importance of life-saving skills .
Meet our State Directors
Our State Directors play a vital role in advancing our mission across their states. They oversee all chapters within their state and ensure each one is fully equipped with the resources and support needed to expand and strengthen CPR education in schools.
Interested in becoming State Director? Please click the link below and complete the form provided.
Massachusetts Director
Selena Daley
Selena is a sophomore from Massachusetts with a strong interest in cardiothoracic surgery. She serves as our Chief Financial Officer and is passionate about expanding access to CPR education throughout her state.
Minnesota Director
Sanjana Mantha
Sanjana Mantha is junior at Wayzata High School and a certified lifeguard with experience in emergency response and exposure to hospital environments. These experiences have strengthened her interest in healthcare and emphasized the importance of compassion, preparedness, and calm decision making when supporting others in critical moments.
New Jersey Director
Robert Stanley
Robert is a sophomore at Ramsey High School who is motivated to improve safety measures within the community. Robert completed CPR training as a lifeguard and recognizes the importance of understanding safety procedures, since they can be essential in many everyday situations.
Florida Director
Siya Adhikari
Siya is a sophomore from Florida with a strong passion for community service and CPR awareness. She serves as our Chief Technology Officer and is passionate about expanding access to CPR education throughout her state.
Texas Director
Nandy Ahmed
Nandy Ahmed is currently a junior at Carl Wunsche High School pursing a general medicine program. She is dedicated to educating people about the importance and benefits of CPR.
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Illinois Director
Nicole Mulla
Nicole Mulla is a high school student from Illinois with a strong commitment to community health education and youth leadership. As the founder and president of her school’s Future Doctors Club and a dedicated mentor, she works to make medical knowledge accessible and practical for students.
Connecticut Director
Kenley Yardis
Kenley is a motivated high school junior from Connecticut with a passion for medicine and emergency preparedness. Kenley is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of CPR education among the youth. Through her role as Connecticut State Director, she hopes to inspire students to step up and make a difference when it matters most.
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New York Director
Claire Sopkin
Claire is a freshman at Marymount High School in New York who is passionate about helping others and making a positive impact in her community. She is currently working toward her ocean lifeguard and CPR certification and recognizes the importance of safety in everyday situations.
North Carolina Director
Ilaha Mohammad Ali
Ilaha is a freshman at Wake Early College of Health and Science who hopes to become a pediatrician, enjoys helping others, and works to make a positive impact in her community. She is involved in fundraising and advocacy for those affected by blood cancer and promotes CPR and emergency response education to help others be prepared in critical situations.
