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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 10/08/2026 at 4:30 PM (EDT)
If you are unable to attend the MAB in-person in New Orleans, you can register to view the session virtually.
The Fall Medical Advisory Board Meeting takes place on Thursday, October 8, at 4:30 pm Eastern, and will be broadcast live from New Orleans. If you are unable to attend the MAB in-person, you can register to view the session virtually. Up to 2 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 Fall Leadership Meeting. This broadcast link will contain outbound audio only.
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Attendees may earn 2 CEUs for attending this session. Once an individual has attended the session and completed the evaluation, they will be awarded with 2 CEUs. Individuals can view their CEUs on the EBAA Member Portal under Certification/CEUs.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 06/05/2026 at 1:30 PM (EDT)
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 10:30 am Pacific/1:30 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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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/29/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
A practical, no-nonsense webinar with experienced quality leaders sharing proven strategies to stay inspection-ready for EBAA and FDA inspections.
Preparing for regulatory inspections is one of the most critical—and stress-inducing—responsibilities for eye banks. In this interactive webinar, experienced quality professionals Elizabeth Ellett, Lynn Bly, Jerry Burkey, and Wayne Dietz share practical, field-tested strategies for maintaining continuous readiness for both Eye Bank Association of America and Food and Drug Administration inspections. Moderated by Stephanie Cottrell, this session focuses on building systems that work before inspectors arrive, reducing last-minute scrambling and improving inspection outcomes
Learning Objectives:
- Identify best practices for ongoing inspection readiness
- Prepare effectively for EBAA and FDA inspections
- Strengthen documentation and record management processes
- Reduce inspection risk through proactive quality systems
- Improve staff confidence and inspection performance
Attend this session to move from reactive preparation to being always ready.
Stephanie Cottrell, CEBT, CTBS, CQIA, (ASQ) (Moderator)
Senior Quality Improvement Coordinator
Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank
Stephanie Cottrell is a Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) and has over 20 years of experience working in the field of eye & tissue donation. Stephanie currently oversees Quality Compliance for Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank and has extensive experience with donor eligibility, auditing, regulatory and accreditation inspections. She is a certified Quality Improvement Associate through the American Society for Quality (ASC) and certified in medical coding through MTI College.
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/15/2026 at 3:00 PM (EDT)
Attend this free session to learn everything you need to know about the latest Statistical Report on Eye Banking! Members only.
The 2025 EBAA Statistical Report on Eye Banking will be released in April 2026 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 2025 Statistical Report on Eye Banking (coming April 2026)
- 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.
Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC (Moderator)
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. Ms. DeMatteo has been a Healthcare Epidemiologist for over 20 years and is certified in Infection Control & Epidemiology (CBIC).
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Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 04/01/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Attend this session to learn more about the current ophthalmic landscape and gain valuable market insights!
As ocular care continues to evolve, it is important to keep up to date on all of the changes and innovation taking place. This session highlights the overall ophthalmic market as well as specific information related corneal therapies and disease. Using data and analytics, Chelsea Jones, writer and analyst at Market Scope, provides insights into the ophthalmic market, current trends, hot topics in 2026 and the latest therapies and technologies.
Participants in this session will learn:
- Ophthalmic market trends and practice patterns
- New technologies and the associated companies and organizations
- Emerging therapies and procedures
- A summary of populations with corneal diseases
- An overview of the global cornea transplant landscape
Attend this session to learn more about the current ophthalmic landscape and gain valuable 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 03/18/2026 at 1:00 PM (EDT)
Join experts from eye banking and organ donation as they share donor stories where language errors have caused distress, examine proper training methods and communication standards, and reveal common pitfalls and how to avoid conversations about donation turning traumatic.
There is concern within the transplant community about declining donor registration numbers. One way to help loved ones agree to transplantation is to use the most appropriate language and terms when discussing the donor and the donation process.
Join experts from eye banking and organ donation as they share donor stories where language errors have caused distress, examine proper training methods and communication standards, and reveal common pitfalls and how to avoid conversations about donation turning traumatic.
Matt Webber (Moderator)
Partner Relations Manager
VisionGift
Matt Webber is the Partner Relations Manager at VisionGift. Matt works with hospital partners, funeral homes, medical examiners, and donation partners. In addition, he also manages the correspondence program for donor families & recipients, as well as VisionGift’s social media. Matt also serves as a member of the Advisory Council for Donate Life America and on EBAA’s Donor, Partner, and Community Relations Committee.
Jalicia Dunn
Supervisor of Donor Coordination
Georgia Eye Bank
Jalicia Dunn is the Supervisor of the Donor Coordination Department at the Georgia Eye Bank, where she leads a team dedicated to supporting sight‑restoring donations with compassion and excellence. Known for her honesty, kindness, and empathy, Jalicia brings a thoughtful, people‑centered approach to her leadership and to the donor families her team serves. Her commitment to the mission of eye banking continues to make a meaningful impact across Georgia.
Georges de Vastey, CTBS
Tissue Donation Screening & Education Supervisor
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Georges de Vastey is the Tissue Donation Screening & Education Supervisor at UT Southwestern, with over 10 years of experience in organ and tissue donation. After serving as a Hospital Liaison, he advanced into a leadership role where he oversees authorization specialists responsible for obtaining donation authorization and outreach specialists who educate hospital partners on the donation process. Originally from New York and now based in Dallas, Georges relocated to pursue continued growth and broaden his impact within the donation field, bringing a strong commitment to education, collaboration, and advancing the culture of donation.
Michele Rosdahl
Aftercare Manager
Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank
Michele Rosdahl serves as the Aftercare Manager for DCI Donor Services, bringing more than two decades of experience supporting individuals and families through meaningful life transitions. Her career began in the behavioral health and social welfare sectors, and for the past eight years she has dedicated herself to organ, eye, and tissue donation—five of those years with DCI Donor Services and its Aftercare program. Michele earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a Master of Education in Counseling, grounding her work in both clinical insight and compassionate communication. She leads a team of Aftercare Coordinators across DCIDS service areas nationwide, supporting grieving donor families as they navigate the donation experience.
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Register today to learn more about supporting donor coordinators at your eye bank.
Donor Coordinators are the heart of every eye bank, working 24/7 to take referrals, assess donor suitability, and support grieving families in their most difficult moments. But the long hours and emotional demands of this vital role can take a heavy toll—leading to burnout, low job satisfaction, and high turnover. Join Christina Vittoz (Quality Assurance Director/Donor and Recipient Family Liaison, Cincinnati Eye Bank) and Jolie Schmidt (Director of Clinical Operations, Lions Gift of Sight) as they share how their organizations have reimagined scheduling to put people first. They will discuss practical, proven strategies to boost Donor Coordinator well-being, increase engagement and morale, and reduce turnover and build a stronger, more resilient team.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn methods for increasing engagement among Donor Coordinators
- Identify scheduling options to enhance operations
- Gain ideas for minimizing turnover
Register today to learn more about supporting donor coordinators at your eye bank.
Christina Vittoz, MA
Quality Assurance Director
The Cincinnati Eye Bank
Christina Vittoz, MA, is the Quality Assurance Director at The Cincinnati Eye Bank. She has contributed to the donation community in both working with her local OPO in the Call Center and Eye Bank for over 9 years. Christina currently serves on DPCR Committee. Her time away from work is spent running between sports and school events with her three teenagers and with what time is left she spends with her fiancé, Jim, baking, painting, doing photography and floral arrangements.
Jolie Schmidt, CEBT
Director of Clinical Operations
Lions Gift of Sight
Jolie Schmidt, CEBT, is the Director of Clinical Operations at Lions Gift of Sight. She oversees the Donor Coordination team, Medical Director Designees, and Distribution/Allocation. Jolie has been with Lions Gift of Sight since 2018, and has over 12 years of experience in donation. She currently serves on the Technical Procedures Manual Subcommittee. When not at work, Jolie enjoys snuggling with her dogs, listening to entirely too much Taylor Swift, and conducting paranormal investigations.
Kody Westrick, CEBT (Moderator)
Vice President of Donor Services
VisionGift
Kody Westrick, CEBT, has been working to support call center teams that facilitate eye, organ, and tissue donation for the last 13 years. The unique challenges, mission driven attitudes, and focus on successful outcomes that support our communities have kept him engaged and interested in furthering his role in such a dynamic field.
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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!
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.
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Attend this session to strengthen your knowledge on ocular tissue evaluation!
Corneal tissue evaluation is essential to ensuring safe, healthy, and high-quality tissue for transplant. This session provides a practical yet advanced overview of evaluation methods, beginning with the fundamentals and extending into newer imaging technologies and practices. Speakers provide eye banking and physician perspectives as they review traditional approaches such as slit lamp biomicroscopy and specular microscopy, and highlight advanced modalities including optical coherence tomography (OCT) and ex vivo wide-field dual imaging. Participants will learn how these tools are applied in real-world settings to distinguish normal from diseased tissue and to navigate complex or challenging cases. Through interactive case studies, attendees will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge as they review images and determine whether or not tissue is suitable for transplant and if it should be processed.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how to use traditional and advanced imaging methods to assess corneal tissue normal
- Identify common and rare findings in each layer of the cornea
- Apply knowledge to make scenario-based decisions
- Gain insights on how to navigate challenging cases
- Understand the eye banker and physician perspectives on tissue evaluation
Attend this session to strengthen your knowledge on ocular tissue evaluation!
Haitham Sahawneh, MD
Corneal Surgeon and Ophthalmologist
Case Western Reserve/ University Hospitals
Haitham Sahawneh, MD, is an ophthalmologist and corneal surgeon affiliated with University Hospitals in Cleveland, OH, where he joined the cornea service in 2024. He earned his medical degree from Jordan University of science and Technology in Jordan and completed his cornea fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Sahawneh specializes in corneal diseases and surgery and complex anterior segment surgeries.
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 Technician Education Committee and the Continuing Education Committee, and has previously served on the Certification Board and the Research 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.
Amy Ansin
Tissue Distribution Manager
VisionGift
Amy Ansin has enjoyed over ten years of sight restorative efforts in her hometown of Portland, OR. Her tenure with VisionGift has allowed for mastery of tissue evaluation and allocation, skill sets she joyfully instills amongst a cohesive distribution team at the eye bank. She loves sharing knowledge amongst her peers, while also learning and collaborating outward via EBAA educational sessions and participation in multicenter studies, the most current being DEKS and DETECT. She is grateful to have service and mission advancement at the core of daily life.
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Attend this session to learn how to implement AI tools to increase productivity and efficiency in your everyday work!
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the way people live, learn, work, and collaborate. This interactive webinar equips participants with the latest knowledge and practical skills for using AI tools at work. Participants will learn from interactive demonstrations about practical techniques for responsibly using AI technologies to enhance productivity, learning, and collaboration.
Learning Objectives
- Explore emerging AI platforms and their use cases in the workplace.
- Examine emerging dilemmas, risks, and opportunities related to AI use at work.
- Explore practical tips and techniques for building AI skills.
- Use practical techniques that enhance the value and effectiveness of AI tools.
Attend this session to learn how to implement AI tools to increase productivity and efficiency in your everyday work!
Bucky Dodd, PhD
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant
ClearKinetic
Bucky Dodd, PhD is the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant at ClearKinetic, a boutique consultancy specializing in creating one-of-a-kind learning solutions that unify human centered design and AI innovation.
As a creative designer, master facilitator, and results-driven strategist, Dr. Dodd brings a wealth of experience and expertise to developing education and training solutions that unify sound learning and business practices. He has been recognized internationally for his consulting and design expertise and has a proven record of leading innovation initiatives in associations, corporate, government, and education organizations.
Jameson Clover, CEBT (Moderator)
Senior Vice President of Surgical Services
VisionGift
Jameson has over 20 years of eye banking experience and currently leads the Processing and Distribution teams in both Portland, OR and Boston, MA. She has co-authored numerous publications related to eye banking and cornea transplantation and is a regular presenter for the Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA). She has served on the EBAA Statistics committee, is a past Chair of the Exam Committee and is currently on the EBAA Board of Directors.
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