I am a transplant surgeon and academic leader dedicated to advancing the field of liver transplantation through clinical excellence, innovation, research, education, and international collaboration. Throughout my career, I have been driven by a commitment to improving access to transplantation, optimizing patient outcomes, and fostering multidisciplinary approaches to complex clinical challenges. My clinical practice focuses on both deceased donor and living donor liver transplantation. As Director of the Living Donor Liver Transplant Program at Tampa General Hospital, I have been actively involved in program development, donor and recipient care, quality improvement, and the implementation of innovative strategies to expand transplantation opportunities for patients with end-stage liver disease. I am particularly interested in living donor liver transplantation, machine perfusion technologies, donor advocacy, and approaches that enhance organ utilization while maintaining the highest standards of safety and ethics. Research and collaboration are central to my professional mission. I have participated in multicenter studies and collaborative initiatives aimed at improving transplant outcomes and advancing the science of liver transplantation. My interests include clinical outcomes research, organ preservation, living donation, and the evaluation of emerging technologies that can help address the persistent shortage of transplantable organs. I strongly believe that meaningful