Tyler Šajdák
Tyler Šajdák was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science and currently works part time as an academic advisor at the Community College of Allegheny County. Tyler is also pursuing a master’s degree in education at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to his academic and professional pursuits, he is involved in the Single Ventricle Patient Day planning committee and is part of the NPC-QIC/FON committee.
When he's not working or studying, Tyler enjoys watching and playing sports, particularly attending Pittsburgh Pirates games and participating in pickleball and golf. He also enjoys unwinding by watching movies and television shows.
Tyler contributed a chapter to Heart of a Heart Warrior about his experience with vocal cord paralysis after surgery. He is passionate about raising awareness and supporting the single ventricle community.