AOPO Foundation

The AOPO Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting research focused on improving all aspects of organ and tissue donation for transplantation. The Foundation endeavors to bring new knowledge and innovation to the community of practice specifically focused on advancing the mission of organ and tissue donation and transplant.

AOPO FOUNDATION MISSION

We fund research focused on improving all aspects of
organ and tissue donation for transplantation
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AOPO commits to achieving 50,000 annual transplants in 2026 

Research Grant Criteria & Application

Register as an organ, eye, and tissue donor

Latest Updates

AOPO Priorities for OPTN Modernization
AOPO Priorities for OPTN Modernization

AOPO Priorities for OPTN Modernization Key Actions for the Future of Organ Donation & TransplantationAs the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) moves into the next phase of implementing the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN)...

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Board Members

Joe Nespral 2024 Cropped

Joe Nespral, MD, CPTC
President

Chief Executive Officer
Texas Organ Sharing Alliance

Tasha Flowers

Tasha Flowers, CPA, CGMA
Secretary-Treasurer

Chief Finance and Operations Officer
ARORA

suzanne conrad

Suzanne Conrad

Chief Executive Officer
Iowa Donor Network

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Kyle Herber

President and CEO
Live On Nebraska
AOPO At-Large Member

Bill Leinweber

Bill Leinweber

President and CEO
National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI)

lori markham

Lori Markham

Chief Operations Officer
Midwest Transplant Network

tom mone

Tom Mone

Chief External Affairs Officer & Vice President
OneLegacy Foundation

Mike Moritz

Michael Moritz, MD

Medical Director
Gift of Life Donor Program

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Marty Sellers, MD

Medical Director
Gift of Life Donor Program

Steve Miller

Steve Miller, MBA, CAE
Ex-Officio

Chief Executive Officer
AOPO

Questions?

Reach out to Roxane Cauwels, Director of Program Operations