About Transplants.org
Building a future where more people get a second chance at life.One transplant at a time.
Transplants.org is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the millions of patients and families navigating the transplant journey.
Patient-founded and patient-focused, our work spans transplant education, patient support, research, and advocacy. We support people across every stage — from initial consideration to long-term health — through clear, evidence-based resources and tools.
In collaboration with leading transplant centers, registries, laboratories, and industry partners, we're expanding access to transplant, improving quality, and driving better long-term outcomes.
We help more people reach transplant and live well after.
Give TodayBuilt by leaders across transplant and technology.
Built by leaders across transplant, technology, and policy.
Dr. Marie Budev
Lung Transplant Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic
Medical Advisor
Hon. Tony Coelho
Fmr. Majority Whip, U.S. House of Representatives
Author, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
External Advisor
Barry Friedman
Fmr. Transplant Director, AdventHealth
Medical Advisor
April Guidone
COO, SMAC Entertainment
Fmr. Head of Fashion Week, Endeavor
External Advisor
Dr. Julie Heimbach
Transplant Director, Mayo Clinic
Medical Advisor
Scott Howard
Founder & General Partner, House Of Ventures
External Advisor
Kamran Khaliq
Fmr. CISO, U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS)
External Advisor
Tristan Mace
Heart Transplant Recipient
Co-Founder & CEO, Transplants.org
Board Director
Jordan Mace
Transplant Caregiver
Co-Founder, Transplants.org
AVP, Braze
Board Director
Dr. Lisa McElroy
Transplant Surgeon, Duke Health
Medical Advisor
Katie McKee
Living Kidney Donor
Transplant Administrator, Mayo Clinic
Medical Advisor
Christina Sass
President & CEO, International Youth Foundation
Co-Founder & Fmr. President, Andela
External Advisor
Dr. David Sayah
Lung Transplant Medical Director, UCLA Health
Medical Advisor
Dr. Kelly Schlendorf
Heart Transplant Medical Director, Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Medical Advisor
Bryan Sivak
Fmr. CTO, U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS)
External Advisor
Dr. Stuart Sweet
Fmr. President, U.S. Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN)
Board Director
Stephanie Trunzo
CEO, MERGE
Fmr. SVP & GM of Health, Oracle
Board Director
Dr. David Wild
Fmr. Board Director, Mid-America Transplant
Medical Advisor
Dr. Harry Wilkins
President/CEO, Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network
Medical Advisor
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