Over 600 people have worked as ICHF medical team and non-medical volunteers. They do special and wonderful work for ICHF and almost 80% work with ICHF on a continuing basis.  Here we showcase a few of our volunteers with in-depth profiles and pictures. Their work, like those of all our volunteers, make significant contributions to ICHF.  To nominate a volunteer for special recognition, please email the ICHF Administrative Director.


Joseph Deptula, MPS, CCP—A Man with a "Can Do" Attitude

Sunday May 25, 2008 01:43:16 PM
In addition to his long time work as a perfusionist with ICHF, Joseph Deptula takes on the challenging role of trip coordinator in Managua,Nicaragua.  [read more]

Dr. Alia Marie Dennis, an Intensivist Physician

Tuesday February 12, 2008 11:05:00 AM
She's a doctor who's fulfilled her dream of working overseas helping kids who really need her.  [read more]

Rodney Schutt joins ICHF board

Friday January 25, 2008 03:11:39 PM
As the Luminetx COO, Rodney Schutt has a passion for people, health care and teams. He sees ICHF as a natural fit.  [read more]

Lee Streater, ICHF events volunteer

Friday January 25, 2008 12:22:17 PM
For four years, this energetic woman has made ICHF fund raising events her focus.  [read more]

Teen joins father, Dr. Victor Baum, on mission to China

Saturday August 25, 2007 11:28:32 AM
Sophie Baum, a field hockey, squash and cello playing young lady, has an eye opening cultural experience.  [read more]

Ann Jackson frees staff for mission critical work

Thursday August 09, 2007 03:05:25 PM
As a long time volunteer, Ann have loads of fun supporting the ICHF staff and promotes ICHF to churches in Memphis and nationally.  [read more]

Marie Pizano-Firtik, new board member spurs ICHF special events

Thursday July 19, 2007 10:54:41 PM
In March, 2007, ICHF got lucky when Marie joined the ICHF board and accepted the activist role of Special Events and Public Relations Director.   [read more]

Frank Molloy, ICU nurse volunteer transitions to staff

Monday July 16, 2007 10:53:39 PM
After 24 trips and almost 500 operations over nine years in 11 transitional and developing world countries, Frank Molloy’s passion for ICHF is blatantly unabashed. Starting October, 2007, he becomes ICHF’s full time Nurse Educator.   [read more]

Dr. Jennifer Liedel, her ICHF experiences changed how she cares for children

Sunday July 06, 2008 07:49:39 AM
"To be a member a team that works with children of even fewer resources than those I work with in Chicago makes me realize that here in the US we sometimes take our medical luxuries for granted."   [read more]

Bret Rodriguez, ICHF board member with a family history

Sunday July 06, 2008 07:49:39 AM
Bret envisions a world where global businesses build and support medical infrastructure for ICHF's pediatric heart patients and provide funding for local medical team training.   [read more]