Amy Sanchez embodies the core values of compassionate care, resilience, and leadership in the field of donation and transplantation. A standout moment that illustrates her impact was her leadership in creating and implementing the Triage Coordinator role at Nevada Donor Network. This role has transformed the way referral management is handled, ensuring more timely and thorough evaluations of potential donors. Amy did not just fill a gap; she envisioned a better system. She developed onboarding processes, authored a comprehensive referral guide, and standardized suitability reviews that now serve as key tools for referral and triage teams. Her innovations helped streamline communication between EMRs and frontline staff, resulting in increased efficiency and a stronger safety net for donor cases.

In one specific instance, Amy led a rapid-response collaboration between referral responders and clinical leadership when a complex donor case required immediate triage and organ inventory adjustments. Her calm leadership, clinical acumen, and ability to mobilize the right people at the right time helped preserve multiple organs for transplant, directly saving lives. Her commitment goes beyond the clinical. She is known for checking in on her team members’ well-being, mentoring new coordinators, and volunteering on multiple internal committees and national forums. Her passion for public health and donor advocacy shines through in everything she does. Whether she is leading quality audits or presenting at AOPO, Amy radiates compassion, precision, and purpose, making her a role model for our field.