Director of Strategic Partnerships, Transplant Life Foundation

At the Transplant Life Foundation, I led the development and execution of national programs that educate, connect, and empower the transplant community.

Key Contributions:

• Program Leadership: Oversaw nationwide initiatives supporting transplant recipients, donors, caregivers, and families.

• Veteran Outreach: Founded and launched the Transplant Veterans Program, serving veterans and active-duty service members navigating transplantation.

• Digital Innovation: Created and managed the Transplant Community HUB, a first-of-its-kind digital platform connecting recipients, caregivers, donor families, and living donors.

• Event Production: Produced large-scale virtual summits, awareness campaigns, and community engagement events to strengthen advocacy and education.

• Storytelling & Awareness: Wrote feature articles for TransplantNATION magazine, highlighting powerful personal stories to raise national awareness.

• Strategic Partnerships: Built relationships with healthcare organizations, advocacy groups, and corporate sponsors to expand reach and resource availability.

• Educational Content: Developed tailored learning materials and support tools to meet the evolving needs of the transplant community.

• Team Leadership: Directed cross-functional teams—including content creators, outreach specialists, and contractors—to ensure seamless program delivery.

• Systems Development: Established frameworks to connect community members with vital peer support networks and accessible resources.