Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance Names LeAnn N. Swanson as Executive Director

Organ Donation & Transplant Alliance | By Donna Dickt
Vienna, Va. â€" The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance (“The Alliance”) has named LeAnn N. Swanson its new Executive Director effective August 1, 2013.

“The mission of healing the greatest number of lives through donation and transplantation is more important than ever, and we are pleased that LeAnn Swanson will bring strong leadership to the community of practice as the Alliance works to strengthen the collective impact all the stakeholders in transplantation can have together as we serve patients and families in need,” said Sue Dunn, Chair of the Alliance Board of Directors. “Ms. Swanson is uniquely qualified to continue the exemplary leadership that retiring executive director Helen Bottenfield has brought to the Alliance. More than ever, the Alliance is positioned to bring together diverse stakeholders to align, support and advance initiatives all focused on this life saving goal and LeAnn’s background in hospital association management brings a strong voice of collaboration and engagement.”

Swanson has more than 15 years of healthcare management, strategic planning, grants managements and education and training experience. Most recently she served as Vice President, Education and Quality Services at the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association. Previous she has held positions with Maricopa Community Colleges, Maricopa Integrated Health Systems and the Arizona Department of Health Services.

Ms. Swanson led organ donation efforts with the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association, partnering with Donor Network of Arizona to promote engagement and excellence in donation among Arizona healthcare facilities. Swanson holds a Master’s degree of Public Health from San Diego State University and a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University. She and her husband live in Coral Gables, Florida.
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