Currently, serving as transplant manager for the thoracic programs at Cedars-Sinai Smidt Heart Institute and Comprehensive Transplant Center. Over 25 years of experience in thoracic transplant coordination and management. Responsible for program, protocol, and policy development. Participates in committees associated with such development, including pre-transplant, in-hospital, outpatient, and donor management. Co-authored numerous papers presented at the International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT) and/or published in the Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation and the American Journal of Transplantation. Co-author of the heart transplant chapter for the “Core Curriculum for Transplant Nurses,” which serves as a guide for transplant coordinator certification. Chair for the ISHLT guidelines for the Care of Heart Transplant Recipients, published in 2023. Contributing writer for the 2024 ISHLT Guidelines for the Evaluation and Care of Cardiac Transplant Candidates. Currently serving as UNOS Region 5 Educational Collaborative co-chair. Elected to serve on the ISHLT Board of Directors beginning in May 2025. Doctor of Nursing Practice candidate, completion Fall 2025.
Operational Excellence in Transplant Clinics: From Gaps to Solutions
Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:00pm
Join us for an interactive collaborative webinar designed to optimize efficiency and coordination of transplant clinic operations to schedule multidisciplinary visits. This session aims to exam the current gaps and barriers that impact efficiency in transplant clinic operations, followed by peer-to-peer learning that provides actionable strategies and evidence-based approaches to streamline complex care coordination while maintaining the highest quality patient outcomes. Healthcare leaders and operational teams will gain practical tools to enhance workflow efficiency, reduce scheduling bottlenecks, and improve the patient experience in transplant care settings.