meet the team
Founder / Owner
Alex Timothee
As founder and CEO of Gold Standard Preservation, Alex has built a nationally certified team, championing advanced machine perfusion technologies to enhance organ viability and transplant outcomes. His systems-oriented approach prioritizes consistency, innovation, and equitable patient care. By assisting transplant centers in developing in-house perfusion programs, Alex expands patient access to viable organs and increases critical transport time for distant recipients.
Through evidence-based protocols and strategic collaboration, Alex is actively shaping a reliable, scalable future for organ preservation.
Currently, he is working with industry partners toward the ambitious goal of facilitating 60,000 organ transplants by 2026, a milestone requiring unprecedented collaboration and dedication from healthcare leaders.
Leadership team
Selma Twillie
Director of Operations
Selma has been a part of Organ Donation and Transplantation for over 20 years. Her current certifications are Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) and Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP). In addition to assisting in countless procurements, she has trained surgeons, medical students, nurses, certified first assistants, and surgical technologists in organ procurement and transplantation. Selma is a motivating leader who inspires and empowers our Gold Standard Preservation team.
Brittany Boudreau
Certified Recovery Specialist
Brittany’s unwavering dedication and exceptional professionalism have driven our success. She is an invaluable asset to our team as a Certified Surgical First Assistant (CSFA), Certified Surgical Technologist ( CST), and graduate of NATCO’s Emerging Leaders Program, with over seven years of experience in Transplant and Organ Procurements. After training at Emory University Hospital, Brittany developed a passion for transplants that has only intensified over time. Her unwavering commitment to providing donors and their families the highest care is inspiring. As she continues to expand her expertise in the field, we do not doubt that Brittany will continue to lead the charge in advancing our organization’s mission and making a meaningful impact on countless lives.
Alethea Oliver
Certified Transplant Preservationist
Alethea Oliver, a Certified Surgical Technician and Transplant Preservationist, brings a unique perspective to her roles. Her experience in the OPO space has honed her skills in heart, lung, liver, and kidney procurement for transplant and research purposes. Alethea oversees machine kidney perfusion, trains new surgical coordinators, and actively participates in educational seminars. Her leadership and mentoring skills are instrumental in ensuring new staff members are well-prepared.
She has consistently demonstrated exceptional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills throughout her career, fostering collaborative environments and efficient workflows in high-pressure operating rooms. Her strong organizational capabilities and keen attention to detail contribute to her surgical coordination and patient care proficiency.
Alethea’s qualifications are a testament to her dedication and expertise. She holds an Associate of Applied Science in Surgical Technology from Brown Mackie College and maintains certifications that are highly relevant to her field-a Certified Transplant Preservationist (CTP), a Certified Surgical Technician (CST), and in Basic Life Support (BLS). Her passion for patient care, education, and continuous improvement drives her to excel in her field, making her a trusted and respected professional in organ procurement and surgical technology.