David DeStefano
From the helm of We Are Sharing Hope SC, South Carolina’s designated organ procurement organization (OPO), David DeStefano sees the power of selflessness every day. “Working in organ donation is more than a job for me,” says DeStefano. “Facilitating the gift of life for fellow South Carolinians is our mission;…...
Theresa Craft, CPA
The Chief Financial Officer at We Are Sharing Hope SC, Theresa Craft oversees and provides executive guidance in financial policy and management and overall organizational strategy. “My father was a kidney transplant recipient, so the gift of life is very personal to me,” Craft says. “I’m proud to be part of…...
Joe Spitz
As the Director of IT at We Are Sharing Hope SC, Joe is responsible for maintaining the technology infrastructure that serves the organization. He also oversees the Data Analytics team. “I am honored to be part of an organization that does such amazing work,” Spitz says. “I am extremely grateful…...
Alí S. Morales Sánchez
As the Director of Family Support Services at We Are Sharing Hope SC, Alí Morales Sánchez focuses on the very delicate and critical donation conversations with grieving families of potential organ, tissue and eye donors to accomplish the SHSC mission. “I knew very early on in my career how special…...
Kim Zaruca, BSN, RN
The Director of Hospital Services at We Are Sharing Hope SC, Kim Zaruca, manages the relationships and donation program policies of over 80 hospital partners across the state of South Carolina. Kim has more than 20 years of experience in the OPO field, understanding the impact of donation and value…...
Krystal Cau
As the Director of Communication, Krystal leads a team of enthusiastic and compassionate individuals dedicated to honoring the Heroes of donation, their families, and the second chance given to recipients. Her team cultivates creative ways to educate, inspire, and offer hope to our community. Cau has more than 13 years…...
Stephanie Johnson
The Human Resources Director at We Are Sharing Hope SC, Stephanie Johnson serves as an employee advocate and liaison for the organization’s human resources. “I am honored to be working with such an amazing, talented, and dedicated group of professionals who strive every day to ensure the success of organ…...
Traci Adams, RN
The Director of Organ Utilization and Outcomes at We Are Sharing Hope SC, Traci Adams helps to develop and shape the next generation of staff to continue the mission of organ and tissue donation. “The magnitude of donation, of the literal gift of life, has captured me for 20 years,”…...
Mark Johnson
As the Director of Tissue Recovery Services, Mark leads a team of skilled and passionate individuals with extensive knowledge of all tissue recovery processes, processor requirements, donor eligibility criteria along with regulations and standards. Mark understands the value of evidence-based practice and prioritizing opportunities for medical advancement, therefore, shaping We…...
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