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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 05/14/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
Please join us on Wednesday, May 14, at 2pm ET, for the Spring Town Hall Meeting. Led by EBAA Speaker of the House, Shannon Schweitzer, this Town Hall includes Board of Directors' Candidate Speeches and other Association updates. All EBAA members are welcome to attend.
Please join us on Wednesday, May 14, at 2pm ET, for the Spring Town Hall Meeting. Led by EBAA Speaker of the House, Shannon Schweitzer, this Town Hall includes Board of Directors' Candidate Speeches and other Association updates. All EBAA members are welcome to attend.
EBAA Town Hall meetings are held throughout the year to share information with the members about the Board’s activity and to solicit member feedback and perspectives on the issues facing the profession. The Spring Town Hall meeting features Board of Director candidate speeches and any proposed Bylaws changes, allowing House of Delegate members the opportunity to hear speeches and proposed changes before the Annual Meeting. The meeting includes time for members to ask questions of the Board, staff and the membership; please contact Shannon by May 1 to suggest topics for discussion.
CEUs not awarded for this session. EBAA Members Only.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 05/07/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Attend this session to learn more about the role of the Administrator on Call and to gain and practical strategies for managing on-call duties for the eye bank.
The Administrator on Call (AOC) is an important role and can be different at each eye bank. The webinar " Answering the Call: Navigating the Role of the AOC" focuses on the crucial role of administrators who are responsible for overseeing eye banking operations during off-hours. Speakers will discuss what this role looks like at their organizations, highlighting the difference between having dedicated staff or scheduling staff to take on the role, the types of calls that the AOC receives and the considerations for making decisions in the moment. Speakers will present cases and scenarios, discussing how various situations were handled at their organizations.
Attendees will learn:
- The roles and responsibilities of an AOC at different eye banks
- The types of calls that an AOC receives
- The unique challenges faced by the AOC
- How to navigate certain situations presented to the AOC
- Best practices for AOCs including effective communication, logistical coordination, and task prioritization
Attend this session to learn more about the role of the Administrator on Call and to gain and practical strategies for managing on-call duties for the eye bank.
Dana Owens, CEBT
Director, Tissue Recovery
Eversight
Dana Owens, CEBT, is the Director of Tissue Recovery for Eversight. She began her healthcare career as an EMT and Medic in the United States Army. Soon after, she found her calling and purpose within the world of eye banking. Dana has been involved in eye banking as a recovery technician, recovery manager, business development, research recovery development, and distribution manager and has been the Director of Tissue Recovery since 2022. Dana currently serves as the Vice-Chair for the Technician Education Committee.
Monica Freiburger, CEBT
Donor Eligibility Manager
Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Monica Freiburger, CEBT, has been with Iowa Lions Eye Bank since 2008, beginning her career as a Recovery Technician and advancing to her current role as Donor Eligibility Manager. Since 2018, she has actively contributed to the Eye Bank Association of America through various committees, including the Continuing Education Committee, Exam Committee, Statistical Report Committee, Technical Procedures Manual Subcommittee, and currently serves on the Policy and Position Research Subcommittee and Technical Education Committee.
Ann Kent, CEBT
Georgia Eye Bank
Ann Kent, CEBT, is a Certified Eye Bank Technician and the Recovery Services and Training Supervisor at the Georgia Eye Bank. She has been in eye banking for over 10 years and has prior experience in donor coordination, recovery services, and clinical services. Ann is responsible for the training of laboratory staff in many functions including tissue recovery, evaluation, and donor eligibility. She currently serves on the EBAA Technician Education Committee.
Taylor Vanek, CEBT
Manager of Surgeon Development
Miracles in Sight
Taylor Vanek, CEBT, began her career in eye banking in 2012 as a recovery technician after having seen a recovery during her internship at the medical examiner's office. Just over ten years later, she has worked in almost all areas of eye banking. She has worked with donor families, corneal transplant surgeons, in the lab and with the community to educate and foster corneal donation. In 2020, Taylor joined Miracles In Sight and has recently become their new Manager of Surgeon Development.
Nikki Smith, CEBT
Clinical Manager
The Eye Bank of Kentucky
Nikki Smith, CEBT, is the Clinical Manager at The Eye Bank of Kentucky (EBKY). She has been with EBKY for 5 years and is passionate about ocular recovery and donor eligibility. Nikki currently serves on the EBAA Technician Education Committee. She is a mom of two boys, who keep her busy in her free time!
Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT (Moderator)
President & CEO
Miracles In Sight
Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT, began a career in ocular transplantation in 1999 at the Lone Star Lions Eye Bank in Austin, Texas. During her 13 years there, she performed all aspects of eye banking in her role as Technical Director. Ingrid accepted a position with North Carolina Eye Bank in 2013 as the Supervisor of Recovery Services. In 2016, she earned her MBA in leadership and was promoted to the Vice President of Donor Logistics after the acquisition of ocular recovery services in South Carolina. Ingrid was responsible for the day-to-day logistical operations of the donor recovery process, hospital development, Medical Examiner and Coroner relationships in North and South Carolina. In 2020, Ingrid led the project for the acquisition of the Lone Star Eye Bank, now Miracles In Sight, Lone Star Division. In June of 2022, Ingrid was promoted to President & CEO of Miracles In Sight. Ingrid is an active member in the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and serves as chair of the Technician Education Committee, EBAA Medical Advisory Board and Certification Board. Ingrid served in the United States Army, HHC, 2AD as the Commanding General’s Attendant. Prior to her career in eye banking, she taught high school Spanish and English.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/09/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Attend this free session to learn everything you need to know about the latest Statistical Report on Eye Banking!
The 2024 EBAA Statistical Report on Eye Banking will be released in April 2025 and there will be a lot to discuss! Attend this session to learn more about the report and what the data may indicate about future trends. Natalie Buckman, Chair of the Statistical Report Committee will discuss the report and highlight important updates, data and trends.
The session includes:
- Highlights of the EBAA 2024 Statistical Report on Eye Banking (coming April 2025)
- Updates and category changes
- Analysis of the data
- Trends in tissue utilization, surgical indications, donation, tissue procurement, and distribution
- Information on how to use the report to benchmark your organization
Attend this free session to learn everything you need to know about the latest Statistical Report on Eye Banking! Members only. CEUs: .5
Natalie Buckman
Systems and Analytics Manager
Lions Gift of Sight
Natalie Buckman, CEBT, is the Systems and Analytics Manager for Lions Gift of Sight in St. Paul, Minnesota. Natalie has worked over twenty years in the donation community after serving in the Peace Corps. Natalie is an active volunteer with EBAA, currently serving as the Chair of the EBAA Statistical Report Committee and member of the Legislative and Regulatory Committee. She has also previously served on the Exam Committee and Policy and Position Review Subcommittee.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 04/03/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Join us for a second round of lively discussion about corneal tissue processing!
Join EBAA members for “Community Chat – Corneal Tissue Processing - Ask the Processors Round 2!” on Thursday, April 3 at 1pm Eastern. Following the success of the first Community Chat on Corneal Tissue Processing in December, members of the Technician Education Committee will continue the conversation on processing and will focus on DMEK. The chat provides a unique opportunity for attendees to ask questions about navigating difficult processing situations and scenarios. If you have a specific question about processing or a scenario that you are not sure how to navigate, please send your question in advance to Stacey@restoresight.org. Join us for a second round of lively discussion about corneal tissue processing!
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 02/26/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Register today to learn more about what these different groups are doing to raise awareness about cornea donation among a variety of communities.
Eye banks continue to work to find new ways to spread the message about cornea donation and eye banking throughout their local communities. This session will focus on unique opportunities to further the reach of the message about cornea donation. Patty Stockdale from Lions Gift of Sight will discuss the ways they work to encourage cornea donation during a body donation, as well as their efforts to work with Lions and their local universities. Alyssa Hernandez from Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank will explain the efforts their eye bank does to educate local ophthalmic technicians about eye banking as a potential career pathway. Nicole Nidea from SODA: Student Organ Donation Advocates will explain what SODA is and how eye banks can engage with SODA’s local chapters to engage with students about eye, organ, and tissue donation.
Learn more about what these different groups are doing to raise awareness about cornea donation among a variety of communities.
Patty Stockdale
Partner & Community Relations Manager
Lions Gift of Sight
Patty Stockdale currently serves as Partner & Community Relations Manager at Lions Gift of Sight, and on the EBAA Donor, Partner & Community Relations Committee. She has been a friend of the eye bank since 2007, volunteering in a variety of roles prior to joining the staff in 2015. Patty holds a degree in Business Management and has a diverse background in business.
Nicole Nidea
Program Director
Student Organ Donation Advocates (SODA)
Nicole was first introduced to SODA in 2015, and she has been devoted to educating others about organ, eye, and tissue donation ever since.
She helped lead the original SODA chapter at Washington University in St. Louis until she graduated in 2019 with a BA in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Nicole joined the SODA National Team in 2020 as the volunteer Director of Development to lead SODA's fundraising efforts.
In April 2021, Nicole became SODA’s first full-time employee. As Program Director, Nicole ensures student advocates have the resources needed to save and heal lives by leading our organization, overseeing the SODA National team, building national partnerships, marketing our programs, managing technology and automations, and more.
Alyssa Hernandez
Director of Marketing and Development
Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank
Alyssa Hernandez began her career in eye banking in 2020 at Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank. As the Director of Marketing and Development, she implements and executes branding and business development growth strategies along with marketing campaigns. Alyssa currently serves as a member of the EBAA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee and the EBAA Donor Partner Community Relations Committee.
Alyssa resides in Sacramento, CA with her husband and 3 young boys. She dedicates her passion for eye, organ, and tissue donation to her son who is a liver transplant recipient.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 02/20/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)
Attend this session to learn more about the current cornea landscape and ophthalmic market insights!
The ophthalmic market is constantly changing and evolving. The Ophthalmic Market Trends and Cornea Landscape session discusses key trends in the ophthalmic market, including market segments, technology adoption trends, and US practice patterns. The session will also cover the cornea market landscape and populations with cornea diseases; over 50 cornea diseases impact millions of people globally. Current treatments include medical, lenses, biological, and surgical remedies, but there is significant unmet need. Many companies and organizations are developing innovative therapies to address the needs of cornea specialists and the populations stricken with cornea disease.
Participants in this session will learn:
• Ophthalmic market trends and practice patterns
• A summary of populations with cornea diseases (ectasias, dystrophies, infectious, acquired, etc.)
• Current treatments and key companies/organizations developing treatments
• An overview of the global cornea transplant landscape (by region, by indication, etc.)
Attend this session to learn more about the current cornea landscape and ophthalmic market insights!
Chelsea Jones, MBA
Writer and Analyst
Market Scope
Chelsea Jones, MBA, is a writer and analyst for Market Scope. Chelsea has over 10 years of experience as an analyst in multiple medical verticals. She began her career in healthcare IT, where she performed many roles in population health analytics. She has experience in crafting and executing competitive intelligence strategy, product development, and market opportunity assessment.
Chelsea authors the ophthalmic deals book, the global cornea report, the global refractive report, the global single-use surgery devices report, and the ophthalmic landscape report for Market Scope. She is also a contributor to Ophthalmic Market Perspectives, the firm’s monthly industry newsletter. Chelsea earned her MBA from Missouri University of Science & Technology and enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and kayaking.-
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 02/12/2025 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Attendees will learn about the recent MAB changes around labeling and ISBT 128 ocular tissue terminology and which codes to use!
The EBAA Medical Advisory Board recently updated the Medical Standards regarding labeling and ISBT 128 ocular tissue terminology. During this presentation, the changes will be discussed and Erwin Cabana, Technical Manager at ICCBBA, will discuss ISBT 128 Ocular Tissue Terminology and Product Descriptions.
Attendees will learn:
- ISBT 128 class names vs. attributes
- Attribute groups and their default attribute values
- The set of ISBT 128 ocular tissue terminology
- The structure of an ISBT 128 product description
- The reason the same type of ocular tissue product can potentially be assigned different ISBT 128 product description codes (PDCs)
- How to use the online ISBT 128 Product Lookup Program to find a suitable code
- How to request a new code if an existing one doesn’t fit the user’s needs
Attend this session to learn about the recent MAB changes around labeling and ISBT 128 ocular tissue terminology and discover which codes to use moving forward!
Erwin Cabana
Technical Manager
ICCBBA
Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC
Eye Bank Association of America
Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC, is the Director of Regulations and Standards for the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA). She oversees the EBAA Accreditation program, Medical Standards process and serves as their regulatory liaison. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science degree in Clinical Microbiology from Hahnemann University (now Drexel University). She was responsible for directing the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Employee Health programs and personnel in major tertiary hospital and ambulatory care settings. Ms. DeMatteo has been a Healthcare Epidemiologist for over 20 years and is certified in Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC).
Kristin Mathes, MA (Moderator)
VP of Quality Systems
VisionGift
Kristin Mathes, MA, started in eye banking in 2000 as a per diem recovery technician at Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank in Colorado. She spent a couple of years working for a medical device company before moving to Oregon and joining the Lions VisionGift team in 2008. At Lions VisionGift, she oversees the quality assurance and eligibility determination departments. Kristin earned her Master's in Science with a focus in regulatory science from Johns Hopkins University in 2018.
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 02/05/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)
Please join us on Wednesday, February 5, at 2pm Eastern, for the Winter Town Hall, during which we will discuss Association updates and topics of relevance and importance to the membership.
EBAA schedules Town Hall meetings throughout the year to share information about the Board’s activity and to solicit member feedback and perspectives on the issues facing the profession. These calls are moderated by our Speaker of the House, Shannon Schweitzer.
Please join us on Wednesday, February 5, at 2pm Eastern, for the Winter Town Hall, during which we will discuss Association updates and topics of relevance and importance to the membership.
Our Town Halls include time for members to ask questions of the Board and staff and discuss timely topics with the membership. Please contact Shannon to suggest topics for discussion.
CEUs not awarded for this session. EBAA Members Only.
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Contains 104 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 01/31/2025 at 12:00 PM (EST)REGISTER NOW!
Attend the most comprehensive course on eye banking, register for the TES today!
The Technician Education Seminar is a comprehensive virtual course providing a detailed overview of eye banking.
This hybrid course features on-demand sessions and a series of live virtual workshops. The on-demand sessions are released in January and then the live workshops facilitated on Zoom feature interactive activities, demos, and lively discussion around the topics covered in the on-demand presentations. Led by expert faculty, the seminar features lectures, live case study discussions, networking opportunities, and demonstrations.
This course is intended for beginning eye bank professionals and focuses on the practical, technical, and scientific aspects of eye banking.
Course Schedule
Seminar Schedule (EST)
- January 8 Course Opens & On-Demand Sessions Released
- January 31 Live Session #1 (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST)
- February 7 Live Session #2 (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST)
- February 14 Live Session #3 (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST)
The course includes:
- Over 25 on-demand presentations
- Participation in 3 live virtual workshops
- Case study discussions
- Demonstrations and interactive experiences
- One-year access to the course presentations and materials
- Access to a TES 2025 Virtual Course Lens Group
- A certificate upon course completion
Registration Information
Fees:
EBAA Members - Early Bird*: $295 / Regular: $395
Non-Members - Early Bird*: $595 / Regular: $695
*Early bird rates end on November 22, 2024.
IMPORTANT:
If you have not registered for an EBAA event before, please create an account before registering. If you have an EBAA account but don't know your login information, use the 'forgot your password' link or contact Herocia@restoresight.org.
EBAA Members: If you are employed at an EBAA member eye bank, please ensure you are receiving member pricing prior to registering. If you believe you should be receiving the member rate, but it is not appearing when you log in, contact Herocia Hawkins.
Course Information
Copyright Notice
The EBAA is pleased to share these materials with you for the purpose of your technical education. The materials are subject to the following conditions:
- The presentations in this course are the property of EBAA and are solely for the education of attendees registered for the 2025 Technician Education Seminar.
- These materials not to be shared with anyone other than the attendee of record registered for the seminar.
- The materials should not be copied or used outside of the Technician Education Seminar.
Expectations
Attendees are expected to view all presentations, attend the live session, and participate in the Lens discussions. Individuals must have access to a computer with a functioning microphone, speaker, and camera.
Presentations
The presentations are listed below. The recording time for each video is included below for your reference.
Section I
EBAA Overview (9 minutes) Speaker: Stacey Gardner
History of Eye Banking (18 minutes) Speaker: Mark Mannis, MD
EBAA Medical Standards (8 minutes) Speaker: Jennifer Li, MD
Membership, Personnel and Governance (26 minutes) Speaker: Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC
Role of the Technician (14 minutes) Speaker: Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT
Quality Assurance (32 minutes) Speaker: Matthew Arnett
Documentation (17 minutes) Speaker: Monica Freiburger, CEBT
Safety, Infection Control and Biohazard Waste (32 minutes) Speaker: Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT
Eye Bank Related Infections and Other Transmissible Diseases (2 hours and 6 minutes) Speaker: Sean Edelstein, MD
Donor Screening (20 min) Speaker: Darrell Lee, CEBT
Authorization and Donor Risk Assessment Interview (11 minutes) Speaker: Saira Quraishy, CEBT
Section II:
Ocular Anatomy Part 1: 31 minutes Speaker: Asim Farooq, MD
Ocular Anatomy Part 11: 46 minutes Speaker: Asim Farooq, MD
Serological Testing: 33 minutes Speaker: Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT
Physical Inspection: 34 minutes Speaker: Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT
Donor Maintenance: 24 minutes Speaker: Dana Owens, CEBT
Aseptic Technique: 12 minutes Speaker: Dana Owens, CEBT
Recovery and Preservation: 42 minutes Speaker: Dana Owens, CEBT
Tissue Storage: 14 minutes Speaker: Troy Win'E, CEBT
Section III
Slit Lamp Microscopy Part 1: 43 minutes Speaker: George Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT
Slit Lamp Microscopy Part 1: 52 minutes Speaker: George Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT
Specular Microscopy: 37 minutes Speaker: Paul Graves, CEBT
Tissue Processing: 29 minutes Speaker: Chris Conwell, CEBT
Post-Processing Evaluation: 20 minutes Speaker: Anthony Vizzerra, CEBT
Ophthalmic Procedures: 1 hour 45 minutes Speaker: Joshua Hou, MD
Section IV
Hospital Development 101: 14 minutes Speaker: Fred Jordan, FSL
Sealing and Packaging (15 minutes) Speaker: Kerry Gray
Tissue Distribution (11 minutes) Speaker: Brian Philippy, CEBT
Equipment Maintenance, Cleaning, and Sterilization (21 minutes) Speaker: Nicholas Hicks, CEBT
Barcelona Principles: Graeme Pollock, PhD, Centre for Eye Research Australia, The University of Melbourne
Course Schedule (EST)
- January 8 Course Begins and On-Demand Sessions Released
- January 29 Deadline to Watch Section I & II Videos
- January 31 Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
- February 5 Deadline to Watch Section III Videos
- February 7 Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
- February 12 Deadline to Watch Section IV Videos
- February 14 Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
The schedule for the course can be found in the link below.
Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT
President & CEO
Miracles In Sight
Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT, began a career in ocular transplantation in 1999 at the Lone Star Lions Eye Bank in Austin, Texas. During her 13 years there, she performed all aspects of eye banking in her role as Technical Director. Ingrid accepted a position with North Carolina Eye Bank in 2013 as the Supervisor of Recovery Services. In 2016, she earned her MBA in leadership and was promoted to the Vice President of Donor Logistics after the acquisition of ocular recovery services in South Carolina. Ingrid was responsible for the day-to-day logistical operations of the donor recovery process, hospital development, Medical Examiner and Coroner relationships in North and South Carolina. In 2020, Ingrid led the project for the acquisition of the Lone Star Eye Bank, now Miracles In Sight, Lone Star Division. In June of 2022, Ingrid was promoted to President & CEO of Miracles In Sight. Ingrid is an active member in the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and serves as chair of the Technician Education Committee, EBAA Medical Advisory Board and Certification Board. Ingrid served in the United States Army, HHC, 2AD as the Commanding General’s Attendant. Prior to her career in eye banking, she taught high school Spanish and English.
Chris Conwell, CEBT, CQIA (ASQ)
Ocular Processing Supervisor
Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank
Chris Conwell, CEBT, CQIA (ASQ), is the Technical Programs Administrator for Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank. Starting with the organization back in 2011 as a per diem Tissue Recovery Technician, Chris now oversees ocular recovery training, corneal evaluation and processing training, and ocular related research & development.
Dana Owens, CEBT
Director, Tissue Recovery
Eversight
Dana Owens, CEBT, is the Director of Tissue Recovery for Eversight. She began her healthcare career as an EMT and Medic in the United States Army. Soon after, she found her calling and purpose within the world of eye banking. Dana has been involved in eye banking as a recovery technician, recovery manager, business development, research recovery development, and distribution manager and has been the Director of Tissue Recovery since 2022. Dana currently serves as the Vice-Chair for the Technician Education Committee.
Chelsea Green, CEBT
Processing Services Program Coordinator
Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Chelsea Green, CEBT, is the Processing Services Manager for Iowa Lions Eye Bank. Chelsea received a BA in Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies as well as a BS in Clinical Psychology from the University of Illinois. She came to the University of Iowa in 2011 to work in medical research and worked on multiple studies before finding her way into eye banking and earning her CEBT. She has been head of the processing department at Iowa Lions Eye Bank since 2018.
Chelsea is a member of the EBAA Technician Education Committee, the EBAA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, multiple DEI committees at the University of Iowa, and founded the DEI Committee at Iowa Lions Eye Bank.
Paul Graves, CEBT, CTBS
Senior Vice President of Clinical Services
Advancing Sight Network
Paul Graves, CEBT, CTBS, was born and raised in Alabama. He joined Advancing Sight Network in July of 1997 as a Transplant Coordinator. Over the years, he has been involved in all aspects of clinical eye banking, from Laboratory Manager to Director of Laboratory Services. Today, as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Services, Paul oversees the clinical processing aspects of Advancing Sight Network, from performing tissue processing itself to developing new processing procedures to assist surgeons in the care of their patients. Paul is a Certified Eye Bank Technician and a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist. Paul currently serves on the EBAA Technician Education Committee.
Kristen McCoy, MA, CEBT, CTBS
Vice President of Surgical Applications
Miracles in Sight
Kristen McCoy, MA, CEBT, CTBS, was appointed to Technical Director in 2008 when she assumed the responsibility for corporate training and is currently the Vice President of Surgical Applications for Miracles in Sight. Kristen holds a master's degree in health and humans' services administration from St. Mary's University in Minnesota, a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton and is a Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) and Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS). She has served on numerous Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) committees and sub-committees over the years including the Technician Education Committee and the Certification Board. Kristen also served as a faculty member of the Technician Education Seminar for eight years.
Mark Mannis, MD
Medical Director
Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank
Mark J. Mannis, MD, is the Fosse Endowed Chair in Vision Science Research, and Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology & Vision Science, UC Davis Eye Center at the University of California, Davis. He also serves as Medical Director of Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank in Sacramento, California. Dr. Mannis is a recipient of the R. Townley Paton Award from EBAA and was a recipient of the Lew Wasserman Award in research from Research to Prevent Blindness, Inc. for his work in the development of antimicrobial peptides in ophthalmology. He has received the Moacyr Alvaro Gold Medal from the Federal University of Sao Paulo for contributions to ophthalmic education in Latin America and has received an honorary doctorate from the University of San Marcos in Lima, Peru. He was the 2014 recipient of the Castroviejo Medal for his lifetime contributions to the subspecialty of cornea and both the Claes Dohlman Award from the Cornea Society and the EnergEyes award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology for his mentorship and teaching accomplishments. He conducts a busy referral practice in diseases of the cornea and external eye based at the University of California, Davis.
Jennifer DeMatteo
Director of Regulations and Standards
Eye Bank Association of America
Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC, is the Director of Regulations and Standards for the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA). She oversees the EBAA Accreditation program, Medical Standards process and serves as their regulatory liaison. She received her bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science degree in clinical microbiology from Hahnemann University (now Drexel University). She was responsible for directing the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) and Employee Health programs and personnel in major tertiary hospital and ambulatory care settings. Jennifer has been a Healthcare Epidemiologist for over 20 years and is certified in Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC).
Jennifer Li, MD
Medical Director
Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank
Jennifer Li, MD, is a Professor of Ophthalmology at the UC Davis Eye Center where she is the Director of the Cornea and External Disease Service and the Fellowship Director. Dr. Li received her medical degree and completed her residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and subsequently completed a fellowship in Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery at UC Davis. She is also the Co-Medical Director of Sierra Donor Services in Sacramento, California. Dr. Li is the immediate past Chair of the EBAA Board of Directors and has served on various EBAA committees including EBAA Accreditation Board, the Scientific Programs Committee and as Chair of the Medical Advisory Board. Dr. Li received the R. Townley Paton Award in 2021 for her contributions to the EBAA, sight restoration and corneal transplantation.
Matthew Arnett
Chief Quality Officer
Dakota Lions Sight & Health
Matthew Arnett is the Chief Quality Officer of Dakota Lions Sight & Health (DLSH) where he has worked since 2013. Prior to joining DLSH, he worked as an analytical chemist for a FDA-regulated pharmaceutical and cosmetics manufacturing firm. Matthew currently serves as Chair of the EBAA Quality Assurance Committee and was recently on the faculty for the QA Seminar. Matt has also served on the Mary Jane O'Neill Fellowship Selection Committee. When not at work, Matthew enjoys spending time with his family (wife & toddler son), cheering for the Green Bay Packers as a partial (1/360,760th) owner of the team, and brewing his own beer in a custom designed brewery in his garage.
Sean Edelstein, MD
Associate Medical Director
Mid-America Transplant
Sean Edelstein, MD, is an Associate Professor at Saint Louis University Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Edelstein attended Medical School at University of Cape Town, South Africa, and completed his ophthalmology residency and fellowship in cornea, external disease and refractive surgery at Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Edelstein is the Associate Medical Director at Mid-America Transplant and is an active member in the EBAA, where he currently serves on the Accreditation Board and the Medical Advisory Board.
Darrell Lee, CEBT
Laboratory & Processing Manager
Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio
Darrell Lee, CEBT, is a Laboratory & Processing Manager for Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio. He has worked for the eye bank for over 13 years, initially starting off as an eye tissue recovery technician. Darrell’s has BS in Chemistry and is a CEBT. Along with being a tissue coordinator, he is responsible for the processing of corneal tissue at LEBWCO.
Saira Quraishy, CEBT
Georgia Eye Bank
Saira Quraishy, CEBT, obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Kennesaw State Unversity and joined Georgia Eye Bank in May 2006 as a Donor Coordinator. In April 2007, Saira transitioned into a technical/laboratory position and has been a Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) since 2007. After several years of dedicated service and outstanding job performance, Saira was promoted to the position of Laboratory Supervisor in April 2013 and in January 2015, Saira was promoted to Manager of Technical Operations. Saira manages donor recovery operations, laboratory operations, donor eligibility determinations, and tissue distribution activities. Saira serves on the Technician Education and the Scientific Programs Committees for the Eye Bank Association of America.
Asim Farooq
Assistant Professor
University of Chicago
Dr. Asim V. Farooq is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the University of Chicago Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine where he was awarded a grant from Research to Prevent Blindness, allowing him to devote a year to study the pathogenesis of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection in the cornea. He then completed ophthalmology residency training at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, and a fellowship in cornea and external disease at the Washington University in St. Louis.
George Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT
Gift of Life Donor Program Eye Bank
George O. D. Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT, has been associated with eye banking since 1984. He is the author of the first atlas and text on eye banking and has been a member of various EBAA committees, including Medical Advisory Board, Technician Education Committee, Scientific Programs Committee, and the International Relations Committee. He is also a member of the steering committee for the Corneal Preservation Time Study. He completely revised the Technician Education Seminar in 2009 and has given many of the lectures from 2009-2019. He practices Cornea and External Disease in Hershey, PA, and is the Medical Director for the Gift of Life Donor Program Eye Bank. Dr. Rosenwasser received the R. Townley Paton Award from EBAA in 2015.
Anthony Vizzerra, CEBT
Director of Clinical Services
Saving Sight
Anthony Vizzerra, CEBT, serves as Director of Clinical Services at Saving Sight. He has been in the eye banking profession for five years. Anthony earned his Bachelor of Science in psychology with a minor in chemistry from The University of Arizona. In his current role, Anthony oversees the daily operations of the clinical laboratory and directly supervises the lab team. Since being with Saving Sight, he has been able to successfully change procedural protocols to help reduce processing errors, as well as reduce overall supply costs.
Joshua Hou, MD
Assistant Professor/Medical Director
University of Minnesota/Lions Gift of Sight
Joshua H. Hou, MD, is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences at the University of Minnesota. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Duke University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He then received his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. After that, he completed both his ophthalmology residency and cornea and external disease fellowship at the University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary. Since 2015, Dr. Hou has served as Medical Director of the Lions Gift of Sight. In addition to a busy clinical practice, Dr. Hou also maintains a research laboratory at the University of Minnesota and is currently supported by the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation. His main research interests include limbal stem cell deficiency and corneal tissue processing. Dr. Hou has been an active member of the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) since completing his cornea fellowship in 2014. He is a past participant of the EBAA Physician Leadership Program, and he currently serves as a member of the Medical Advisory Board and Scientific Programs Committee. He is also a regular physician lecturer for the EBAA Slit Lamp Microscopy Seminar.
Fred Jordan, FSL
Director of Development
Miracles In Sight
Fred Jordan, FSL, has been in eye banking since 1995 and full-time with Miracles In Sight since 2001. Fred is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. Over his many years with Miracles In Sight, Fred has fulfilled the roles of Surgical Recovery Specialist, Lab Technician, Professional Development Specialist and is now Director of Development. He currently serves on the EBAA Donor, Partner and Community Relations Committee.
Kerry Gray
Laboratory Technician
Saving Sight
Kerry Gray has worked as a Cornea Processing Technician at Saving Sight in Kansas City for 3 years. Prior to that, she was a zookeeper, working with penguins, stingrays, otters, and polar bears. This is Kerry's first year on the Technician Education Committee and she is excited to further her education and skills as a processing technician!
Brian Philippy, BCHE, BS, CEBT
Director of Business Development
Lions Gift of Sight
Brian Philippy, BCHE, BS, CEBT, works for Lions Gift of Sight in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Brian started eye banking in 1997 at the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank (now Lions Gift of Sight), beginning as a Lab Attendant, then Procurement Technician, Distribution Coordinator, Donor Coordinator, then Lab Manager. In 2005, Brian became the Technical & Quality Assurance Director in Norfolk, then later the Director of Transplant & Research. Brian also served as a Consultant and Director at Vision Share, concurrent with time served in Norfolk. Earning CEBT in 2003, Brian began an extensive EBAA committee service history in 2006.
Graeme Pollock, MD, PhD
Director
Lions Eye Donation Service, Center for Eye Research Australia
Graeme Pollock, MD, PhD, is the Director of Lions Eye Donation Service at the Centre for Eye Research Australia, Melbourne. He has spent the past 30 years involved in eye banking at local, national, and international levels. Dr. Pollack completed his doctorate in the field of pathology at the University of Queensland and University of Cambridge. Graeme also holds a master’s degree in public health majoring in Health Administration from Monash University, and a Post-Graduate Certificate in University Teaching from the University of Melbourne. His interests include medical standards and guidelines in the field of eye banking. He is a past Chair of the Eye Bank Association of Australia and New Zealand, past-President of the Australasian Transplant Coordinators Association, a member of the Medical Advisory Board of the Eye Bank Association of America and a founding member of the Global Alliance of Eye Bank Associations. In 2019 he was awarded an Order of Australia for service to corneal transplantation and education.
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Join EBAA members for a Community Chat on Engaging Staff with Mission and Message. Hosted by the EBAA Donor, Partner, and Community Relations Committee, the chat features a discussion on how eye banks are engaging staff and what organizations can do to better connect with staff and engage them in the organization and the mission.
Join EBAA members for a Community Chat on Engaging Staff with Mission and Message. Hosted by the EBAA Donor, Partner, and Community Relations Committee, the chat features a discussion on how eye banks are engaging staff and what organizations can do to better connect with staff and engage them in the organization and the mission.
EBAA Community Chats are member-driven discussions on topics of importance and relevance to the eye banking community. The chats are held on the Zoom Meetings platform and provide members with the opportunity to ask questions of the community and share experiences and insights. All EBAA Members are invited to join and are encouraged to participate in the discussion.
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