CDV’s board of directors

Name: Mfuana Micha

Co-founder and President since 2016

I am a clinical nurse specialized in neonatal intensive care with over 15 years of experience, deeply passionate about the health of newborns and mothers. With a Master’s degree in Public Health, specializing in Global Health, I have dedicated my career to improving neonatal care both locally and internationally.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Neonatal intensive care
  • Neonatal resuscitation training
  • Promotion of maternal and neonatal health in low-income countries
  • Public health project management

Professional Background:

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to mentor and train numerous healthcare professionals, equipping them with the skills needed to save lives. As the co-founder and president of “Une Chance de Vivre” since 2016, I am committed to promoting access to quality care for mothers and newborns in low-income countries.

 

Name: Mardakis Stephanie

Co-founder and Director since 2016

A clinical nurse since 2012, I have over 12 years of experience in neonatal and pediatric intensive care. With a Master’s degree in Nursing, specializing in Global Health, I have dedicated my career to educating nurses and improving neonatal care, both in Canada and in low-income countries.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Neonatal and pediatric intensive care
  • Neonatal resuscitation training
  • Promotion of maternal and neonatal health
  • Education and training of nurses
  • International collaboration to improve care in low-income countries

Professional Background:

My expertise includes neonatal resuscitation, maternal and neonatal health promotion, and education for healthcare professionals. Since 2016, as co-founder and trustee of “Une Chance de Vivre,” I have worked to strengthen healthcare systems in various contexts, improving the quality of care and long-term outcomes for families and communities.

Name: Garcia Cynthia

Co-founder and Director since 2016

I am a clinical nurse specialized in maternal and neonatal care, committed to improving nursing practices for mothers and newborns. Since 2010, I have dedicated my career to promoting and advancing maternal and neonatal care. With a Master’s degree in Nursing, focused on consulting, I have gained solid experience in neonatal intensive care, high-risk pregnancies, and managing birth and postpartum units.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Neonatal intensive care
  • Maternal care (high-risk pregnancies, birth and post-partum units)
  • Neonatal resuscitation training
  • Promotion of maternal and neonatal health
  • Education and training of nurses
  • International collaboration to improve care in low-income countries

Professional Background:

My commitment extends to the ongoing education of nurses, particularly in neonatal resuscitation. Since 2016, as co-founder and director of the organization “Une Chance de Vivre,” I have worked to improve access to care for mothers and newborns in low-income countries through international collaborations.

Name: Mozafarinia Maryam

Co-founder and Director since 2016

I am a clinical nurse specialized in neonatal intensive care and a researcher, passionate about promoting neonatal care and advancing research globally. Since 2005, I have built my career as a clinical nurse, specializing in neonatal intensive care after obtaining my Master’s degree in 2012. With a PhD in Nursing focused on research, I am actively involved in research project management and nursing education.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Nursing research
  • Research project management
  • Nursing education
  • Neonatal intensive care

Professional Background:

My career began in Iran, where I worked in oncology and adult intensive care units before transitioning to neonatal care, a specialty that has become my passion. Through my role with “Une Chance de Vivre,” I continue to promote this specialty in low-income countries, focusing on research and improving nursing practices.