Donor Network West

Donor Sabbath is a time for faith leaders from all denominations to come together and raise awareness about organ and tissue donation to save lives. 💙 This November 15th, Donor Network West will proudly be hosting a CEU official panel discussion, fostering an environment of education, understanding, and open dialogue regarding this critical topic. 🫂 This will be a hybrid event, both by Zoom and In-person. 👩🏽💻 RSVP Here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g8-9B-57 #MyDNWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #DonorNetworkWest #DonorSabbath

This past September, The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation held their annual conference, focused this year on Empowering, Engaging, and Elevating inclusivity in organ donation and transplantation. 💙 Donor Network West firmly believes that diversity is our greatest strength, and this past conference served as a platform to honor and celebrate the myriad cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives that make our field so vibrant. A plethora of our incredible leaders made the trip to collaborate and further our space by sharing knowledge, and learning from their peers. 👩🏽🎓 Alongside our President and CEO, Janice F. Whaley, PhD, MPH, our Director of Organ Operations, Northern Region, and President Elect of AMAT, Jeffrey Chao, CPTC, NRP, MHA, led the opening ceremony, while Chief Operating Officer, Justin Johnson, and VP of Business Intelligence and Data Solutions, Aninda Dutta, BE, MSCS, presented on the use of Socially Responsible AI (SoRAI) for Donor Network West. Living Donor Hero and VP of External Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, Luis Mayen, spoke on the power of diversity in our OPO space as well. Our very own Community Engagement Specialist, Theresita Gonzalez, received the prestigious Ronaldo Ruybal Timeless Service award for her dedication to diversity and inclusion in her community efforts across the Bay Area. Many other representatives of Donor Network West found time to make this important trip! 🫂 #AMAT #MyDNWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #DonorNetworkWest

This past September, we had the privilege of introducing our latest set of changemakers to our Donor Network West Team, where saving and healing lives is at the forefront of our mission and fight. 🫂 With so many hands on deck to ensure that our mission is fulfilled with maximum efficiency on a daily basis, we're always recruiting heroes like the ones you see presented before you, for numerous and unique positions within the healthcare and OPO field! 👩🏽⚕️ One of the latest positions we're seeking to enhance our team is a Director of Family Services to work full-time with our phenomenal Family Services and clinical team. You can learn more about the position, and many more, here: https://loom.ly/j46UE50 #MyDNWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #DonorNetworkWest

Donor Network West is proud to present the 2024 Student Holiday Card Art Contest to help raise awareness about organ, eye, and tissue donation. Students across northern California and northern Nevada are invited to share their creative gifts by designing an original holiday card depicting that year’s theme: Building a Foundation of Hope 👩🏽🏭👷🏽♀️ Learn more about the contest, here: https://loom.ly/ve7ommA #MyDNWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #DonorNetworkWest

This past September 11th, our President and CEO, Janice F. Whaley, PhD, MPH, had the honor of presenting at the 2024 AMAT Conference as the Keynote Speaker, discussing our industry and organization’s efforts to Empower, Engage, and Elevate inclusivity in organ donation and transplantation. Janice was also awarded the Dr. Oscar Salvatierra Vanguard Award for Multicultural Leadership 💙 The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation firmly believes that diversity is our greatest strength, and this past conference served as a platform to honor and celebrate the myriad cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives that make our field so vibrant. #MyDNWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #DonorNetworkWest #AMAT #AMAT2024

This past September 21st, we had the privilege of hosting our Inaugural Donor Network West Foundation Run/Walk in Fresno, CA – where every stride we took as a community honored the donor heroes, their families, friends, recipients, and professionals that make our mission possible, and raise awareness for organ and tissue donation. 🫂 We're so grateful for the hundreds of participants, supporters, and sponsors who collaborated to promote the #GiftOfLife in unprecedented ways. 💙 We couldn't be more grateful for your support in enriching our donation service area. Our community is our pillar. Fundraising for this incredible purpose is still open, and we're striding for our goal before the mark of 10/31, and we'd love your help. Click here to contribute: https://loom.ly/Oy3_R2s 💚 #StrideForHope #DonorNetworkWestFoundation #FoundationRunWalk #MyDNWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #DonorNetworkWest

📣 We’re Just 1 Day Away from our Inaugural Run/Walk in Fresno, CA! 📣 It's not too late to register and join us in honoring donor heroes, their families and those who make the #GiftOfLife possible! Join us here: https://loom.ly/qg-5uSY #StrideForHope #DonorNetworkWestFoundation #FoundationRunWalk #MyDNWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #DonorNetworkWest

We wish to take a moment to celebrate the life of Tom Dolan, Founder of the Dolan Automotive Group and Reno community advocate, who recently passed this September 12th. Tom was an incredible leader and selflessly dedicated his time, energy, and care to make Reno a better place for all, regardless of their walk of life. His generosity knew no bounds, as did his love for his people and community. The Dolan family released the following statement: "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Tom Dolan, on Thursday, September 12. He was an incredible part of our family and an amazing pillar of the community. His generosity, kindness, and commitment to bettering the lives of others will be his lasting legacy. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. Service details will be shared in the coming days." Thomas S. Dolan was born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, the youngest of eight children. In 1969, he settled in Reno, Nevada, and graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 1972. His career in the automotive industry began at Reno Dodge, where he worked for Don Weir Sr. and sold cars alongside his former college roommate and friend, Don Weir Jr. From 1975 to 1982, Tom moved from Sales to Finance Manager to Sales Manager to General Manager at Carson City Dodge-Chrysler and Reno Dodge. In 1982, he moved on to Reno Toyota, where he became the General Manager and Vice President. He eventually purchased the dealership and became the owner of Reno Toyota, which is now known as Dolan Toyota. #TomDolan #DolanToyota #RenoNevada #MyDNWest

Incredible. Grateful. Honored. 💙 Our 14th annual Foundation Run/Walk in San Ramon, CA, was incredible; one for the books, and we couldn't be more grateful to our phenomenal community of donor heroes, donor families, friends, loved ones, and professionals who make the #GiftOfLife possible. We're so honored to be able to support our communities in this manner. 💚 So far, from the San Ramon Run/Walk alone this year, we raised $150,000, and we're ecstatic to host the next and final Foundation Run/Walk for the year in Fresno, CA, this Saturday, September 21st! Please join us in Fresno, CA, this Saturday, September 21st, at 7:30 AM for another incredible opportunity to honor and save lives: https://loom.ly/qg-5uSY #StrideForHope #DonorNetworkWestFoundation #FoundationRunWalk #MyDNWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #DonorNetworkWest

September 15th to October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage Month, a month dedicated to celebrating and recognizing our Latino Community and their exemplary contributions to American history and our future as a nation. Donor Network West proudly recognizes that Hispanic Heritage is American Heritage. Join us in highlighting some of the incredible individuals of our Latino community that push forward this exemplary community. 🫂 Adrian Espinosa, MPH, MS, RN, PHN, FNP-BC is the proud son of Mexican immigrants. His parents began working in the agricultural workforce of the Salinas Valley in the late 70’s, with the hope of providing both he and his sister an opportunity to excel in life and academia. After graduating from the public school system, Adrian attended San Jose State University (SJSU), where he completed a B.A in Biology (2004) and subsequently a Master of Public Health (2007). He later returned to nursing school and trained as an advanced practice nurse at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) (2011-2015). While at UCSF, he was selected as one of the Madison Clinic Peggy Huang Diabetes Nurse Fellows in the School of Nursing. Adrian is president of the Supernova Foundation, a non-profit he co-founded sixteen years ago which focuses on survivors of domestic violence and awards scholarships to students. In 2019 he received the Signature Award for Service from Northern California’s Kaiser Permanente Latinx Association (KPLA). In 2020, Adrian was recognized as a 2020 UCSF campaign Alumni Awardee in “The Pathfinders” category, as well as a “40 Under 40: Rising Nurse Leader” and completed a two-year term (2021-2023) as the UCSF Nursing Alumni Association President. Most recently, he co-founded the Society of Latinx Nurses (SOLN) in 2022 and is the inaugural president. SOLN is a national organization with a mission to increase diversity in the nursing workforce, while providing a safe space free of bullying and racism within the profession. #MyDNWest #DonateLife #DoneVida #DonorNetworkWest #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth