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  • EBAA Town Hall - May 2025
    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.

  • EBAA 2024 Statistical Report: Highlights and Analysis
    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.

  • Community Chat - Corneal Tissue Processing - Ask the Processors Round 2!
    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! 

  • Identifying Pathways to Raise Awareness about Cornea Donation
    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.

  • Ophthalmic Market Trends and Cornea Landscape
    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. 

  • What Code Do I Use?: Understanding ISBT 128 Ocular Tissue Terminology and Product Descriptions
    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.

  • EBAA Town Hall - February 2025
    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.

  • Financial Market Conditions – Updates and Future Outlook
    Contains 1 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/29/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    Draw on EBAA’s relationships to strengthen your eye bank’s financial future; attend this session!

    Managing your eye bank’s reserves is a critical responsibility for CEOs and Boards of Directors.  EBAA’s investment advisors from Raymond James will share their views on the market’s direction in the new year and will recommend actions to position your portfolio for higher returns and lower risk.

    Topics for discussion will include:

    • The implications of presidential and Congressional election results
    • The Federal Reserve’s plans for interest rates
    • The impact of domestic and global events
    • Other considerations that may move financial markets

    This webinar is open to all EBAA members, including eye bank board members.   Draw on EBAA’s relationships to strengthen your eye bank’s financial future; attend this session!

     

    No CEUs will be provided. 

    Paul Grambsch

    Vice President, Wealth Management Institutional Consultant

    Raymond James

    Paul focuses on strategy development, market and economic analysis, investment selection, portfolio construction, and communicating our current strategy and investment philosophy to our nonprofit clients.

    Prior to joining Raymond James in 2019, Paul had been a financial advisor with UBS since 2006. He began his career as a pit trader at the Minneapolis Grain Exchange, which led to a position as a grain trader with Hamburg, Germany-based trading house AC Toepfer. He also spent five years as director of research for the National Coalition for Advanced Manufacturing in Washington, D.C. He holds Series 7 and 66 licenses. Paul graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1991 where he received a Bachelor of Arts in international relations. After moving to the Washington, D.C., area in 1999, he attended the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University where he focused on international trade and finance. Paul and his wife, Stephanie, have three children and live in Bethesda, Maryland. In his free time, Paul is an avid Crossfitter.

    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.

    Kevin Corcoran, CAE (Moderator)

    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. 

  • Community Chat - Engaging Staff with Mission and Message
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    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.

    Members only. No CEUs will be awarded for this session.

  • Informational Session: The Recent FDA Guidances – Analysis and Discussion
    Contains 3 Component(s)

    EBAA will convene the membership to discuss the guidance documents released by FDA on January 6, 2025.

    EBAA will convene the membership to discuss the guidance documents released by FDA on January 6, 2025. We will discuss the new regulations and implementation timelines, describe what steps EBAA is taking to mitigate their impact, and illustrate how eye banks can submit comments to FDA.