Live On Nebraska

R. David Robles, LCSW has been with Live On Nebraska for over two years but will use the knowledge he's garnered from more than five years of OPO experience as our newly appointed Director of Hospital & Family Services.   "I believe that one of the biggest indicators of how successful an OPO can be is the strength of their relationships with their hospital partners. A lack of collaboration at any point can significantly hinder the donation process. Our Hospital Services team does an incredible job. They strive to be the industry leader in how they collaborate with and educate hospitals about organ and tissue donation. In my opinion, we have the best HS team in the country.   "Our Donation and Family Advocates work around the clock with our donor families to save and heal lives through organ and tissue donation. Our aftercare team ensures we meet the needs of our selfless donor families after donation has taken place. Our Family Services Department is a strong, resilient group and I am grateful for all they do day in and day out.   "Because of the work of these teams, our organ team members, and our hospital partners, we have been able to establish ourselves as a national leader in donation rate. I am proud of the work they do and all they have accomplished. "We continue to improve and refine what we do every day in order to become the best we can be."

A knee injury threatened to end Erin Sandler's 20-year career as a firefighter/paramedic. A tissue transplant made possible by a donor in Nebraska helped Erin return to the job she loves and continue to serve her community.

As leaders in donation and transplantation, we continue to strive for a world where everyone in need receives a transplant without waiting. Achieving that vision requires the skill, passion, and tenacity of an unparalleled team. Today, we proudly announce the promotion of several leaders within our organization. Congratulations to Nina Leckron, Director of Quality & Regulatory Compliance, John Stallbaum, Director of Business Intelligence, Bryn R., Chief People Officer, Sarah Krick, Chief Finance Officer, R. David Robles, LCSW, Director of Hospital & Family Services, Ana McConnell, Director of Clinical & Surgical Services, Joey Lee, Quality Manager, Kylie Schrieber, PHR, SHRM-CP, Human Resources Manager, Jennifer Mehmen, Finance Manager and Kimmie Fox, Birth Tissue Manager.