Vanessa Wojtala is the Founder and President of the Liver Awareness Foundation, the first nonprofit dedicated to prevention, early risk awareness, and education surrounding liver disease in young adults.

Her work addresses lifestyle related liver disease, including alcohol associated liver disease, while examining the cultural and behavioural factors that influence liver health in younger populations. Through media driven, evidence informed education initiatives, she is addressing a critical gap in prevention focused liver health education for young adults, bridging lived experience with accessible, clinically grounded information.

The Foundation’s mission is to empower young adults with liver health knowledge to break stigmas and combat the silent threats of liver disease.

As a survivor of liver failure, Vanessa brings a unique and informed perspective to liver disease advocacy, with a focus on prevention, early identification, and engagement in care.

With a background in media, marketing, and communications, she applies audience focused strategy and narrative leadership to strengthen liver health awareness and education for young adults, embodying the Foundation’s core principle: Mind Your Liver. It Needs You.™