Mary K. Hunt, MSN, APRN, AGACNP BC is the Abdominal Transplant Lead Advanced Practice Provider in Houston, Texas, bringing more than 11 years of experience advancing advanced practice nursing in high acuity clinical environments. She specializes in abdominal organ transplantation, supporting complex liver, kidney, and pancreas transplant patients across the full continuum of care.

In her current leadership role, Ms. Hunt provides clinical oversight and professional mentorship for advanced practice providers within transplant services, while actively contributing to quality, safety, and performance improvement initiatives. She is dedicated to strengthening the transition from formal training to independent clinical practice, with an emphasis on developing confidence, clinical excellence, and resilience among advanced practice clinicians working in highly specialized settings.

Ms. Hunt is actively engaged in structured leadership development and is passionate about designing sustainable onboarding and career development pathways for advanced practice providers. Her professional interests include clinical education design, team integration, and leadership growth within complex medical services.

At this conference, Ms. Hunt will present Bootcamp to Bedside, sharing practical, evidence informed strategies for implementing structured educational programs for advanced practice providers in transplant medicine. Her session highlights actionable approaches to preparing clinicians for the clinical, cognitive, and emotional demands of transplant care.