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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11/17/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Join us for a dashboard showcase with lots of time for Q&A on PowerBI and Tableau.
At the Annual Meeting, the "All About the Data" panel looked at several ways to present eye bank data, including Excel, Power BI, Tableau, and iTransplant. This interactive webinar picks up where that conversation ended and goes deeper into two of those tools: Power BI and Tableau.
After a short introduction, attendees will choose a breakout room for either Power BI or Tableau and see how dashboards are built and maintained. You'll hear from two perspectives: the end users who rely on dashboards to make day-to-day decisions, and the data analysts who design, build, and update them. Bring your questions. The breakout format leaves plenty of time for discussion.
This session is a good one to share with your IT staff as well as your technical staff. Whether you're thinking about adopting one of these tools or trying to get more out of the one you already use, you'll leave with practical ideas for turning your eye bank's data into clear, useful dashboards.
Who should attend: eye bank IT staff, data analysts, technical staff, quality and operations managers, and anyone who uses or produces data reports.
Learning objectives: by the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Describe how Power BI and Tableau can be used to show eye bank data.
- Explain the key steps involved in building and maintaining a dashboard.
- Identify how end users and data analysts work together to make dashboards effective.
Adam Stockman, MBA, CEBT
Director of Clinical Operations
Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Adam Stockman, MBA, CEBT, began his career with Iowa Lions Eye Bank in 2003 as a part-time recovery technician and has since served in nearly every technical and operational role within the organization. In his current role as Director of Operations, Adam oversees all clinical operations departments, including Donor Eligibility, Tissue Processing, and Recovery, as well as leading ILEB's Quality Assurance and Compliance program. With over two decades of experience in eye banking, he has a passion for strategic leadership, data-driven process improvements, and has a strong commitment to quality and safety. He has led major multi-center initiatives and contributed to national standard-setting efforts. Adam is also a respected educator and mentor, known for developing strong technical teams and training programs. He is an active contributor to the Eye Bank Association of America, currently serving as Co-Chair of the Accreditation Board and as a member of the Medical Advisory Board.
Dana Owens, CEBT
Director, Tissue Recovery
Eversight
Dana Owens, CEBT, is the Director of Tissue Recovery for Eversight. Dana 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 Chair for the EBAA Technician Education Committee.
Justin Greenleaf
Operations Business Analyst
Lions World Vision Institute
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Jess Bramow
Senior Database Administrator
Iowa Lions Eye Bank
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Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 11/13/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
The Quality Assurance Seminar is a virtual course covering the quality system behind every eye bank — how it is built, how it is monitored, and how it holds up when someone from outside comes to check.
The Quality Assurance Seminar is a virtual course covering the quality system behind every eye bank — how it is built, how it is monitored, and how it holds up when someone from outside comes to check.
This hybrid course pairs on-demand lessons with a live virtual workshop on Zoom, and registration includes both. The on-demand lessons work through the core elements of an eye bank quality program one at a time and then live workshop puts it to work with interactive case studies and discussions.
This course is intended for anyone whose work touches quality. That includes staff stepping into a QA role for the first time, technicians and supervisors who carry QA responsibilities alongside other duties, and experienced QA professionals who want a structured refresher. No prior quality training is assumed. New to EBAA or to eye banking? An optional orientation section gets you up to speed first.
Course Schedule
October 23 — On-Demand Lessons Released
November 13 — Live Virtual Workshop (1:00 pm – 3:15 pm ET)
The course includes:
- Interactive on-demand QA modules with built-in knowledge checks and quizzes
- A course introduction [and an Introduction to Quality Assurance]
- Optional orientation lessons for those new to EBAA and eye banking
- Optional sessions on EBAA accreditation and certification exam
- One live 2-hour-15-minute virtual workshop
- One-year access to the course presentations and materials
- A certificate upon course completion
Course Information
Expectations
Attendees are expected to complete the course introduction and all required modules, pass the quiz at the end of each module, attend the live workshop, and complete the course surveys. Modules can be taken in any order. Individuals must have access to a computer with a functioning microphone, speaker, and camera for the live workshop, as there will be small group work.
Course Content
The on-demand lessons are listed below in the order we recommend, but you can take them in any order. Each module ends with a short quiz; a score of 80% is required to complete the module, and retakes are unlimited. Sessions marked optional do not count toward course completion.
Start Here
• Welcome and Course Introduction
• Introduction to Quality AssuranceNew to EBAA? (optional)
Already familiar with EBAA and eye banking? Skip ahead to Building the System.
• EBAA Overview
• Introduction to Eye Banking
• EBAA Medical Standards OverviewBuilding the System
• Training Files
• Vendor Qualification
• Equipment Validation
• Process Validation
• Environmental MonitoringMonitoring and Responding
• Internal Auditing
• Deviation Reporting
• Complaints and Nonconformances
• Adverse ReactionsProving It (optional)
• Accreditation Overview
• CEB/CEBT Certification Program and Exam InformationLive Virtual Workshop — November 13
A 2-hour-15-minute Zoom session that is almost entirely application. It opens with a quick poll on what "quality" actually means, then turns to a panel of QA experts taking the questions attendees have submitted anonymously in advance — the things people are afraid to ask QA. Attendees then work through two case studies in small breakout groups. The session closes with "Hot Topics: Fight Club for Quality," in which the panel debates deliberately provocative statements about quality practice, and a final commitment: one thing you will change on Monday.
Workshop Agenda - Coming Soon!
Copyright NoticeThe EBAA is pleased to share these materials with you for the purpose of your professional 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 2026 Quality Assurance Seminar.
• These materials are 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 Quality Assurance Seminar.Fees
Member: $295 Non-Member: $495
Registration includes the on-demand lessons and the November 13 live workshop.
Purchase Information
To purchase this course, individuals must log into EyeLearn and select the Register button. Registering for the Quality Assurance Seminar enrolls you in both the on-demand course and the live workshop.
EBAA Members: If you are an employee of an EBAA member eye bank, you will receive member rates to attend this course. If you work for an EBAA member eye bank but are not yet in the EBAA database, please contact [name] to be added to the database and linked to your organization.
IMPORTANT: If you should receive member pricing and do not see that as an option, please contact Lindsey Sullivan before registering.
Access Information
Once you have registered, you will get access to the on-demand lessons starting on October 23.
To access the lessons, log into EyeLearn, open the on-demand course, click on the Components tab, and select the module you wish to take. Modules do not need to be taken in order. Each module ends with a short quiz. To receive credit for completing the course, attendees must complete the course introduction and all nine QA modules, attend the live workshop, and complete the course surveys. Optional sessions do not count toward credit.
Computer Information
Attendees should have access to a computer with a camera and a functioning speaker and microphone. The live workshop is designed around small group activity, and having a working camera and microphone will let you take part fully. If you require assistance with registering or accessing the course, please contact Lindsey Sullivan.
Katrina Capuzzo, CEBT
Director of Quality Assurance
Lions World Vision Institute
Katrina Capuzzo, CEBT, CTBS, is the Director of Quality Assurance at Lions World Vision Institute. She has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Applied Science from UCLA and has over 15 years of experience in the field of eye and tissue donation, primarily in Quality Assurance, Donor Eligibility, and Recovery. Katrina currently serves on the EBAA Quality Assurance and Exam Committees. When not at work, Katrina enjoys traveling by train with her husband and two young sons.
Jerry Burkey, CEBT
Quality Assurance Lead
San Diego Eye Bank
Jerry Burkey, CEBT, is a Certified Eye Bank Technician and the Quality Assurance Lead at the San Diego Eye Bank. Prior to working in Eye Banking, Jerry was a Fire Chaplain and Executive Director at FirefighterAid. He has 15 years of experience in eye banking across various disciplines, having worked in Recovery, Quality, Hospital Development, and Donor Eligibility. Jerry currently serves on the EBAA QA Committee and the Technical Procedures Manual Subcommittee.
Kip Hoffman, CQT (ASQ)
Quality Coordinator
Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Kip Hoffman, CQT (ASQ), is the Quality and Compliance Coordinator at Iowa Lions Eye Bank and the Immediate Past Chair of the EBAA Quality Assurance Committee. He cares for audits, document control, compliance, data analysis and the like, having prior experience working with quality and purchasing in the manufacturing sector. He is an ASQ Certified Quality Technician and specializes in SOP creation and Lean concept.
Keely Schonewolf, CQIA
Performance Improvement Coordinator II
LifeShare Carolinas
Keely is currently the Performance Improvement Coordinator II with LifeShare Carolinas. She currently specializes as the quality associate for the eye bank, using her multi-layered quality background to enhance her ability in this role. She has over 10 years of combined experience in a microbiology laboratory, including roles as a quality laboratory associate, microbiological out-of-limit investigator, environmental monitoring perfromance qualification (EMPQ) subject matter expert, and a validation engineer.
Faith Spann, CQA, CTBS
Quality and Compliance Manager
Sierra Donor Services
Faith Spann, BS, CQA, CTBS is the Quality and Compliance Manager for Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank. With almost 10 years of experience in eye banking and donor eligibility, she specializes in regulatory compliance, quality systems, and process improvement within ocular tissue donation and transplantation. Faith is passionate about helping teams navigate complex regulations while building practical systems that support both compliance and quality outcomes.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 11/05/2026 at 1:00 PM (EST)
Join members of Rocketkoi, the team behind EBAA's website, for a look into ways to make your website work better for you and your audience.
Your website is often the first place donor families, surgeons, hospital partners, recruits, and the public go to learn about your eye bank. But a site that's hard to navigate, full of jargon, or indistinguishable from everyone else's can lose those visitors in seconds. In this webinar, the Rocketkoi team will share practical, field-tested strategies for building a website that serves your visitors and your organization's goals.
Whether you're starting from scratch, planning a redesign, or just want to get more out of the site you have, you'll leave with concrete ideas you can put to work right away. The session covers three core areas:
- Help visitors find what they're looking for. Structure navigation, menus, and page layouts around what your audiences need, so a surgeon looking for tissue request information and a donor family looking for support each get where they're going quickly.
- Help visitors understand what they're seeing. Use clear language, visual hierarchy, and purposeful design to make complex information easy to scan and act on, including for people who are new to eye banking.
- Show your unique value, authority, and expertise. Put your organization's impact, credibility, and story front and center so your site builds trust with partners, donors, and the community, and stands out in search results.
Mal Jones
Co-Founder and Designer
Rocketkoi
Malcolm Jones is a Designer, Illustrator, and Co-Founder at Rocketkoi: a small team that delivers big results for small- to medium-sized businesses and nonprofits. From being a designer with PBS KIDS, to being an Interactive Art Director working with some of DC’s biggest organizations, to teaching the next generation of designers at the University of Maryland, he has always stressed that design is not just a way to make things pretty, but its purpose is to educate, communicate, and empathize with audiences.
Melanie Phung
Founder and Digital Strategy Consultant
Orange Spark Digital
Melanie Phung is an experienced digital strategist with a successful track record of helping associations, progressive nonprofits, and mission-driven organizations achieve their desired results. She honed herdigital marketing leadership skills at organizations including PBS, Optoro, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and an INC 500 e-commerce company. Additionally, she's consulted for a diverse set of clients — including public media stations around the country, an international relief agency, and education programs sponsored by the World Bank — to launch content programs, deliver group training and, in some cases, grow organic search reach by more than 500%.
Now she's passionate about doing good work for organizations that do good and founded Orange Spark Digital to help drive visibility and results by improving content, content development processes and user experiences.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 10/22/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Move beyond traditional validation practices and learn how CSA is transforming software validation for regulated organizations. This session will show you how to focus on what matters most, partner effectively with vendors, and confidently validate AI-enabled quality systems without compromising compliance.
For many Quality teams, software validation has become synonymous with mountains of documentation and endless testing. Add AI features into the mix, and it's easy to see why validation can feel more complicated than ever.
But it doesn’t have to be.
In this session, we'll explore how Computer Software Assurance (CSA) is changing the way regulated organizations approach software validation. You'll learn how to replace excessive documentation with a streamlined, risk-based approach that keeps compliance front and center while cutting out unnecessary effort. We'll also discuss where software vendors can – and should – help lighten the validation workload, and how the same CSA principles can help you confidently validate AI-enabled software as these technologies become part of everyday quality operations.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Apply CSA principles to focus validation where it matters most.
- Understand how vendors and customers can share responsibility for a more efficient validation process.
- Approach AI-enabled software with a validation strategy that supports innovation without compromising compliance.
Luiggi Colan
Senior QA & Training Specialist
ZenQMS
Luiggi Colan is a Quality Assurance and Training professional with deep experience in quality systems, regulatory readiness, and software validation across the life sciences space. Earlier in his career, he held a Research and Development Associate role at Axalta and technical writing and sterility assurance roles at WuXi Advanced Therapies. He has been with ZenQMS since 2021 and currently serves as Senior QA and Training Specialist, supporting quality and compliance across the organization. Luiggi specializes in 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance, as well as GAMP 5 software validation. He also works extensively with ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 and CSA frameworks.
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Contains 2 Component(s) Recorded On: 09/17/2026
Please join us on Thursday, September 17, at 2pm ET, for the Fall Town Hall Meeting. Led by EBAA Speaker of the House Esther Baker, topics will include a review of feedback following our recent House of Delegates meeting and discussion of ways to make HOD meetings more engaging, a report on EBAA’s new legislative and regulatory advocacy campaign, Eye Donation Month news and other updates on our activity on your behalf. All EBAA members are welcome to attend.
Please join us on Thursday, September 17, at 2pm ET, for the Fall Town Hall Meeting. Led by EBAA Speaker of the House Esther Baker, topics will include a review of feedback following our recent House of Delegates meeting and discussion of ways to make HOD meetings more engaging, a report on EBAA’s new legislative and regulatory advocacy campaign, Eye Donation Month news and other updates on our activity on your behalf. The meeting includes time for members to ask questions of the Board, staff and the membership.
CEUs not awarded for this session. EBAA Members Only.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 08/12/2026
Register today to gain insight on both the clinical context and practical knowledge to adapt eye bank workflows to this evolving environment!
As donation after circulatory death (DCD) cases continue to rise, shifting the donor pool from an 80/20 to a near 60/40 split with brain death donation, normothermic regional perfusion (NRP) is becoming a standard part of the donor management landscape that eye banks need to understand. This webinar offers eye bank professionals a clear breakdown of brain death versus DCD, an explanation of NRP and its growing role in the organ donation community, and a focused look at how NRP affects ocular recovery timing, dispatch decisions, and OR coordination. Attendees will also hear emerging science on whether NRP perfusion reaches the corneas and what that could mean for tissue outcomes, leaving with both the clinical context and practical knowledge to adapt eye bank workflows to this evolving environment.
Ryan Nelson
Manager, Tissue Recovery Optimization
Donor Network of Arizona
Ryan Nelson is the Manager of Tissue Recovery Optimization at Donor Network of Arizona, where he leads strategic initiatives focused on advancing tissue recovery operations, strengthening Medical Examiner partnerships, and maximizing donation opportunities across Arizona. With more than 18 years of experience in organ, eye, and tissue donation, Ryan has held progressive leadership roles spanning tissue recovery operations, staff development, quality improvement, and regulatory compliance.
Ryan currently serves as Chair of the Recovery and Donor Eligibility Council and Board Member for the American Association of Tissue Banks and has presented nationally on topics including Medical Examiner collaboration, operational innovation, and tissue donation best practices. He is a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist and earned his Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from Grand Canyon University.
Dana Owens, CEBT (Moderator)
Director, Tissue Recovery
Eversight
Dana Owens, CEBT, is the Director of Tissue Recovery for Eversight. Dana 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 Chair for the EBAA Technician Education Committee.
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Register today to learn more about the process by which each eye bank’s rebate is determined and distributed, how to manage your investment fund, and the process of contributing to or withdrawing from your account. Members Only.
During the 2026 Annual Meeting, EBAA announced a program to reduce the effective cost of membership for US-based eye banks by distributing a portion of our reserves annually. This webinar will review the process by which each eye bank’s rebate is determined and distributed, how to manage your investment fund, and the process of contributing to or withdrawing from your account.
Kevin Corcoran, CAE
President and CEO
Eye Bank Association of America
Kevin has spent the entirety of his professional career working with or for non-profit organizations. He started in membership and communications and has served as CEO of three associations, joining EBAA in 2011. He graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in marketing. Kevin believes that an association is most effective when it commits to strengthening its relationships with its members and supporting their needs.
Adam Proger, CFA
Vice President, Wealth Management Institutional Consultant
Raymond James
Adam is an institutional consultant, retirement plan consultant and financial advisor on our institutional consulting team. His responsibilities include committee/board engagement and working with our clients on asset allocation strategy, investment policy design, risk assessment and investment reviews.
Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, Adam was a member of the UBS Institutional Consulting Advisory Council, a group of 12 institutional consultants from around the country that helped advise the firm on all aspects of the institutional business.
Adam has been licensed for over 14 years. He chairs the Investment Committee of the Jewish Foundation for Group Homes and has been a featured speaker at nonprofit industry conferences such as the Greater Washington Society of CPAs (GWSCPA) and the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in government and politics from the University of Maryland and is a CFA charter holder.
When not serving clients, Adam enjoys spending time with his wife, Kate, and children, Emily, Ben and Charlotte. He enjoys cooking, golf and Maryland sports.
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Contains 57 Component(s), Includes Credits
If you missed the 2026 Annual Meeting or want to revisit some of the sessions you attended, check out all that this package has to offer!
The EBAA 2026 Annual Meeting is available on-demand. This package features select sessions from the 2026 Annual Meeting and includes 20 hours of content. Check out all that this package has to offer!
This package includes:
- Opening General Session
- A Legacy of Life
- Keynote: Current Trends in Corneal Transplantation
- Deviation Detectives: Cracking the Case Before the Inspectors Arrive
- Wednesday General Session
- Building Inclusive Futures: Strategies That Strengthen People, Culture, and Business
- Thursday General Session
- Everyone Matters: The Shared Responsibility of Building Organizational Culture
- Feedback That Fuels Performance: Recovery Training Panel Discussion
- All about the Data: Tools, Tracking, Dashboards, and Utilization
- Technical Skills Workshop
- Accreditation Board Meeting – Public Portion
- The State of the Association
- Friday General Session
- Emerging Therapies Panel Discussion
- 2026 Eye Donation Month Announcement
- Bridging the Silos Between Technical and Quality
- Medical Advisory Board Meeting
- Scientific Symposium
- Invited Session: Applications of Collagen Crosslinking
- Scientific Abstracts
- Medical Directors Symposium
View the "CEU Information" tab for important information about earning credits.
EyeLearn Package: Access & CEUs — 2026 Annual Meeting
Up to 20.25 CEUs available. Access sessions via the event page → Contents tab, after logging into EyeLearn with your EBAA credentials.
Did not attend in Indianapolis Purchase on EyeLearn: click Register, check out. Member $400 / Non-Member $800. Complete the evaluation for each session viewed — CEUs post to your member profile automatically.
Attended in Indianapolis Access is complimentary — no purchase needed. You can earn CEUs only for sessions you didn't attend live, one time each. Don't complete an evaluation for a session you already evaluated in the meeting app or attended in person — you've already received credits. Not sure what's credited? Check the Member's Portal → Certification/CEU → View My Credit History.
Medical Directors View the MAB Meeting and Medical Directors Symposium for accreditation. Complete the evaluation, then download your certificate as proof of attendance.
Trouble logging in? Use "Forgot Password," or contact Genevieve Magnuson.
Check your CEUs anytime: Member's Portal → Certification/CEU → View My Credit History.
Opening General Session
Opening Remarks
Kevin Corcoran, CAE, EBAAA Legacy of Life
Jenn McBride, Donor Mother
Jessica Moore, Cornea RecipientKeynote: Current Trends in Corneal Transplantation
Marianne Price, PhD, MBA, Cornea Research FoundationCEUs: 1
Deviation Detectives
Elizabeth Ellett, CEBT, MSHA, Precision Ocular Network
Susan Hurlbert, CEBT, Eversight
Faith Spann, BS, CQA, CTBS, Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank
Melissa Williams, CEBT, AltruVisionCEUs: 1.25
Wednesday General Session
Building Inclusive Futures: Strategies That Strengthen People, Culture, and Business
Jessica Custer, PhD, Hummingbird Solutions, LLCCEUs: 1
Thursday General Session
Everyone Matters: The Shared Responsibility of Building Organizational Structure
Jeff Kaufman, PhD, Marian University IndianapolisCEUs: 1.25
Feedback That Fuels Performance
Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT, Precision Ocular Network
Dana Owens, CEBT, Eversight
Monica Freiburger, CEBT, Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Ann Kent, Georgia Eye Bank
CEUs: 1All About the Data: Tools, Tracking, Dashboards, and Utilization
Moderator: Dana Owens, CEBT, Eversight
Nicholas Hicks, CEBT, Eversight
Mary Kinlaw, CEBT, Precision Ocular Network
David Moore, CEBT, Lions World Vision Institute
Adam Stockman, MBA, CEBT, Iowa Lions Eye BankCEUs: 1
Technical Skills Workshop
Moderator: Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT, Precision Ocular Network
New Procedures
Chris Ketcherside, MD, Kansas City Eye Clinic/Saving SightDonor Eligibility Case Studies
Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT, Precision Ocular Network
Andrea Crosson, CEBT, CorneaGenPanel Discussion
Moderator: Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT, Precision Ocular Network
Amy Ansin, VisionGift
Ben Lambright, MD, Lions World Vision Institute
Brian Philipy, BChE, BS, CEBT, Lions Gift of Sight
Michael Tramber, MBA, CEBT, CTBS, Precision Ocular NetworkEMR Access
Monica Frieburger, CEBT, Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Darrel Lee, CEBT, Lions Eye Bank of West Central OhioInnovation Spotlights
- Small Changes, Big Impact: Rethinking Blood Draw Practices in Donor Testing
Dana Owens, CEBT, Eversight
- Chambers? What Chambers?
Paul Graves, CEBT, CTBS, Precision Ocular Network
- Nomogram App
Adam Stockman, MBA, CEBT, Iowa Lions Eye Bank
CEUs: 2.25
Accreditation Board Meeting (Public Portion)
The public portion of the meeting was recorded and is available to attendees.
CEUs: .5
Friday General Session
State of the Association
Kevin Corcoran, CAE, EBAAEmerging Therapies Panel Discussion
Mark Greiner, MD, Iowa Lions Eye Bank
Christopher Stoger, CEBT, OcuCell
Eris Jordan, OD, Aurion Biotech
David Price, MD, Price Vision GroupEye Donation Month 2026
Colleen Bayus, EBAACEUs: 1.75
Bridging the Silos Between Technical and Quality
Nicole Klein, CEBT, CTBS, MHA, Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio
Brian Philippy, BChE, BS, CEBT, Lions Gift of Sight
Anthony Vizzerra, CEBT, Saving SightCEUs: 1
Medical Advisory Board Meeting
CEUs: 2.25
Scientific Symposium
Moderators: Joann Kang, MD, The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration
Zeba Syed, MD, Wills Eye HospitalInvited Session: Future Applications of Collagen Crosslinking
Speaker: Joseph B. Ciolino, MD, Harvard Medical School/ Massachusetts Eye and Ear/ Schepens Eye Research InstituteScientific Abstract Presentations:
Invited Session: Current and Future Applications of Collagen Crosslinking
Development of Novel Corneal Storage Solution with Rho Kinase inhibitor (ROCKi)
XTRA4 Real World Experience: Tissue Characteristics and Processing Outcomes
Improved Feasibility of Grading Fuchs Dystrophy using Retroillumination Photography
Machine Learning Survival Modeling for Keratoplasty Graft Risk Prediction
Mitochondrial responses to hyperglycemia and insulin rescue in human corneal endothelium
Impact of Postmortem Blood Draw Site on Blood Sample Suitability for Serology Testing and Donor Eligibility Determination: A Retrospective Multivariate Analysis
Predicting Corneal Tissue Suitability for Transplantation from Donor and Procurement Characteristics
Postmortem conjunctival microbial milieu: Culture findings and exploratory ITS fungal profiling
Stepwise Cell Loss from Preparation of Endothelium-in DMEK
Extending Corneal Viability During Transport with Enhanced Packaging to Mitigate Temperature Excursion
Improving a model for automated determination of endothelial cell density (ECD) with high-quality auto-generated masks
Hemolysis in Donor Blood Samples: Evaluation of a Novel Collection Device
DEKS Donor and Donor Preparation Factors Impacting Donor Preparation OutcomesCEUs: 3.25
Medical Directors Symposium
Moderator: Joann Kang, MD, The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration
Medical Director Needs to Know for 2026
Shahzad Mian, MD, EversightAccreditation Board Update
Amy Lin, MD, Utah Lions Eye BankAdverse Events- Reporting, Investigations and Case Studies
Sean Edelstein, MD, Mid-America Transplant
Susan Hurlbert, CEBT, Eversight
Carrie Lembach, DO, Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank
Elmer Tu, MD, EversightFungal Infections after Keratoplasty: Prevention and Prophylaxis
Ellen Koo, MD, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Nakul Shekhawat, MD, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute
Bennie Jeng, MD, Scheie Eye Institute Penn MedicineMedical Director Dilemmas: What Would You Do?
Moderator: Jennifer Li, Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank
Panelists:
Win Chamberlain, MD, PhD, VisionGift
Clara Chan, MD, Eye Bank of Canada -- Ontario
Joann Kang, MD, The Eye-Bank for Sight RestorationCEUs: 2.75
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If you are unable to attend the MAB in-person at the EBAA Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, you can register to view the session virtually.
The June Medical Advisory Board Meeting takes place on Friday, June 5, at 1:45 pm Eastern, and will be broadcast live from Indianapolis. If you are unable to attend the MAB in-person, you can register to view the session virtually. Up to 2.25 CEUs may be earned for CEBTs, and Medical Directors can attend virtually to fulfill the accreditation requirement.
NOTE: If you are a member of MAB - this is not a way to participate virtually in the meeting and we encourage you to attend the in person meeting at the EBAA 2026 Annual Meeting. This broadcast link will contain outbound audio only.
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Participants will explore how cumulative exposure to trauma can influence mental health, relationships, and workplace dynamics, while also learning evidence-based techniques to build resilience and maintain professional effectiveness. Register Today!
Eye bank recovery technicians, call center staff, and many other roles within eye banks routinely work in environments that involve exposure to death, grief, and emotionally complex situations. While this work is deeply meaningful, repeated exposure can lead to vicarious trauma, an often-unrecognized occupational hazard that can impact emotional well-being, job performance, and long-term resilience.
While all eye bank professionals will benefit from this session, this interactive workshop is specifically designed to help supervisors or team leaders understand the nature of vicarious trauma, recognize its signs and symptoms in their staffs, and develop practical strategies to mitigate its effects. Empowering supervisors to take a more proactive role in recognizing issues and preventing burnout will make for a healthier and communicative staff. Participants will explore how cumulative exposure to trauma can influence mental health, relationships, and workplace dynamics, while also learning evidence-based techniques to build resilience and maintain professional effectiveness.
Through discussion, real-world scenarios, and skill-building exercises, this session creates space for reflection, normalization of experiences, and empowerment, supporting staff in sustaining both their well-being and their commitment to the mission of donation and transplantation.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Define vicarious trauma and distinguish it from burnout and compassion fatigue.
2. Identify common signs and symptoms of vicarious trauma in themselves and colleagues, including emotional, cognitive, and behavioral indicators.
3. Understand risk factors specific to ocular recovery work that may increase susceptibility to secondary trauma.
4. Recognize the impact of cumulative exposure to trauma on personal well-being, job performance, and team dynamics.
5. Apply practical coping strategies to reduce the effects of vicarious trauma, including grounding techniques, boundary setting, and self-care practices.
6. Utilize peer and organizational support, including debriefing practices and available mental health resources.
7. Develop a personalized resilience plan to support ongoing emotional health and sustainability in the workplace.
This is a 2-hour interactive workshop.
CEUs: 2
This session is supported by the Misko family and Saving Sight in honor of Jachin Misko. Throughout his career at Saving Sight, Jachin proved himself a leader in technical innovation. Fueled by a passion for excellence, Jachin’s work directly impacted the lives of thousands of corneal transplant recipients. EBAA honors Jachin’s legacy by providing support to EBAA members as they restore sight worldwide. Thank you to Jachin’s family and Saving Sight for sponsoring this session.
Claire Martin, Ph.D, LPC, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist (TF-CBT) & Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist
Spring To Life Counseling, LLC
Dr. Martin is a native of Haiti and spent a significant portion of her life in New York City. She is a Nationally Certified and Licensed Professional Counselor in Missouri with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families. She believes that everyone deserves culturally sensitive and trauma-informed mental health services. Dr. Martin's approach to counseling incorporates aspects of Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Relational Cultural Therapy, and Cognitive Behavior Therapy.
Dr. Martin is a nationally registered and certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapist (TF-CBT) and a certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, two evidence-based psychotherapy models for trauma treatment. Dr. Martin is trained in levels 1 and 2 of Gottman Method to Couples Therapy and employs this method when working with couples. Her overall approach to counseling includes exploring maladaptive behaviors and thought patterns that seem to restrict individuals from living a life free of worries, regrets, shame, guilt, and disappointments. Dr. Martin provides in-person and telemental health counseling; she is board-certified to provide telemental health.
Her professional experience includes extensive clinical and advocacy work with marginalized populations and individuals impacted by trauma. Her specializations include racial trauma recovery, complex trauma, cultural adaptation, multicultural issues, and women empowerment.
Dr. Martin is an assistant professor of Counseling at Webster University, where she enjoys developing counselor candidates to be culturally aware and trauma-informed. Additionally, she engages in various professional services to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion on campus and in the community. Dr. Martin started her private practice, Spring To Life Counseling, LLC, earlier in 2019. She has collaborated with various affiliates in the community, including Community Women Against Hardship, Casa de Salud, the Multicultural Counseling and Research Center, and the Ollie Heart Foundation, to help meet the mental health needs of under-resourced populations.
Dr. Martin received her doctorate degree in Counselor Education and Supervision at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Dr. Martin's research interests center around the effect of racism and other forms of social injustices on the mental health of impacted individuals. Dr. Martin is also interested in researching counselors' competencies around multicultural issues and trauma-informed practices. She has presented nationally and internationally on Black women's experiences in predominantly White spaces. In 2019, she received the Counseling Fellowship in Social Justice Award at UMSL.Rhonda J. Adams, M.A., LPC, CPCC
Counselor, Life Coach, Trainer
Rhonda Adams is a Licensed Professional Counselor, facilitator, and higher education professional. She has 30+ years working in the helping profession, with over 15 years of experience in the counseling and mental health field. Rhonda serves as an advocate for prioritizing the mental health and well-being of underserved populations through facilitating trauma informed care trainings and practices to organizations and school districts.
Rhonda remains committed to providing counseling and support to those who must overcome challenging life circumstances to achieve their goals. She believes that true healing occurs when one can give oneself permission to explore and face frightening or limiting beliefs that may live underneath the emotions that cause discomfort and pain. She has a passion for those who dare to dream big but lack resources and/or the personal confidence to achieve those dreams without help [support].
Her professional and personal philosophy is summarized by this quote from Joshua J. Marine: “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
Rhonda has a Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Lindenwood University and a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising from the University of Kansas. She is also a Certified Professional Co-Active Life Coach (Coaches Training Institute) and has an Emotional Intelligence certification (Multi Health Systems Inc.). Rhonda has worked with non-profit institutions as well as four-year and two-year colleges and is a retired faculty member and department chair from St. Louis Community College. Her work in trauma informed care inspired the inception of her own business, Rise Up Counseling Services LLC (RUCS). RUCS provides individual counseling/coaching, organizational training, and consulting on trauma informed care and practices. Most recently she has joined the St. Louis Public Schools team where she serves as Clinical Consultant for the Student Support department
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