about the founder

NAOMI ADAMS

My name is Naomi Adams and I’m a senior at South High School in Torrance, California. I’m a member of the African American community but I’ve largely grown up in predominantly non-black school systems, so I’ve always felt a pull toward underserved populations.

I’ve been privileged enough to go on several mission trips to San Quintin, Mexico to help provide free eye surgeries to those who cannot afford them. Through these trips, we’re able to provide medical services to uninsured farmworkers, among other community members. I’ve also participated in an internship at a hospital in a low-income community. In addition to these, one of my favorite things that I’ve participated in thus far was serving as a camp counselor at a sleepaway camp for children in the foster care system.

For Naomi, this initiative represents an opportunity to address gaps in access to lifesaving knowledge and help families feel better prepared to care for their children.

Through participating all of this, I’ve both fostered and satisfied my heart for giving back to my community, particularly minorities and those with low socioeconomic status. Though I had passion, the majority of what I did was participating in work based on the passions of other people, rather than something I had created.

Ultimately, when I found out that low-income families and neighborhoods with high deprivation scores face a higher frequency of premature births and subsequent infant health challenges (NIH), I decided that I wanted to create a project of my own. I started by partnering with a local hospital and certifying myself as a CPR instructor so that I could equip myself to serve and educate these communities that I’m so passionate about. Through Tiny Hearts, Ready Hands, I feel as if I’m truly giving back to the community and facilitating growth and education that can truly save lives.

Looking ahead, I hope to pursue higher education centered on sociology and global health, continuing to explore the connections between healthcare access, community well-being, and health education. Through my Infant and Pediatric Cardiac Health initiative, I can turn my passion for service into purposeful action. My vision is to help equip families with lifesaving knowledge, expand access to CPR education, and build stronger community connections around the health and safety of our youngest and most vulnerable.\

Because when families have access to the right knowledge and resources, they are better equipped to take action when it matters most.

Her Mission

Passionate student, certified CPR/First Aid/AED instructor, and community advocate.
Founder of the Infant and Pediatric Cardiac Health initiative.
Dedicated to making lifesaving CPR education and resources more accessible to families.
Distributes CPR Anytime kits to parents of infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).
Provides families with educational resources about infant and pediatric cardiac emergencies.
Has taught free infant and pediatric CPR classes to empower parents and caregivers with practical knowledge.

Leadership and Achievement

Serves in leadership roles with her school's Fellowship of Christian Athletes and her church's youth community.
Helps organize events, coordinate activities, and mentor fellow students.
Accomplished varsity track and soccer athlete with a strong record of athletic achievement.
Recognized academically as an AP Scholar with Distinction and recipient of the College Board PSAT National Recognition Award.

A Heart for Service

Medical Mission Work: Participates in Mission Flight trips to San Quintín, Mexico, assisting medical teams with surgical preparation, patient transportation, and equipment setup.
Community Healthcare: Volunteered with Medical Mission Adventures, helping provide eye-care services to patients in need.
Youth Mentorship: Served as a teen counselor with Royal Family KIDS Camp, supporting children in the foster care system.
Advocacy and Research: Selected as a fellow of the National Youth Advocacy Corps, researching the underdiagnosis of neurodevelopmental disorders in young girls.
Girl Scouts: Longtime Girl Scout who has completed Bronze and Silver Award projects and is developing her Gold Award community service project.

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