Talking to your Board and Others about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Includes a Live Web Event on 03/19/2025 at 1:00 PM (EDT)

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a hot-button topic across the country and in the media right now. A core value of EBAA’s, the DEI Committee is hosting this session to remind members of what DEI is, what all it includes, and how to convey its importance to Board members and other stakeholder who may be skeptical about its relevance.

Speakers discuss DEI at their own organizations, successes and challenges of DEI programs, and approaches they’ve taken when addressing their Boards of Directors.

Register for this session to have a better understanding of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and become more comfortable discussing it with others.

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Mike Tramber, MBA, CEBT, CTBS (Moderator)

Vice President of Operations

Miracles in Sight

As Vice President of Operations, Mike is responsible for developing long-term strategies, creating lean and efficient operational processes, improving customer relationships and monitoring the successes of each operational department.

Mike started his career in the organ, tissue and eye donation industry more than 20 years ago as a recovery technician, where his skills and attention to detail helped him routinely win the coveted Technician of the Month award. His calm demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills and industry knowledge make him an outstanding and successful leader. He later moved to Carolina Donor Services as Tissue Recovery Manager where he led the department to win the Golden Quill and Golden Scalpel Awards for minimal errors in both documentation and surgical technique. Mike came to Miracles In Sight in 2006, where he quickly was able to use his skills to forge many process and procedural improvements and lead the company to become one of the top eye banks in the world. Mike is an advocate for donation. He is active on multiple EBAA committees, leads technician education trainings, and lectures on eye banking domestically and abroad.

After graduating high school, Mike enlisted in the US Army as a laboratory technician and worked towards completing a diploma in surgical technology. He received his Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from Mt. Olive College and his Master of Business Administration from Winston-Salem State University.

Chandler Shaw

Business Development Coordinator

Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank

Chandler Shaw is the Business Development Coordinator for Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank at the Nashville, TN location. With nearly two years of experience in the organization, Chandler has played a role in expanding the Eye Bank’s reach and fostering critical partnerships. In addition to her work at Sierra Donor Services, she has been an active member of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee for the past year. Chandler is passionate about supporting the growth of life-improving initiatives and promoting a culture of inclusion both within the workplace and the community.