About us
UW Organ and Tissue Donation
UW Organ and Tissue Donation (UW OTD) is one of 56 federally designated, not-for-profit organ procurement organizations in the nation. We are dedicated and compassionate experts who serve deceased organ and tissue donors and their families. With great respect and kindness, we support donors and their families as members of our UW OTD family.
For more than 50 years, UW Organ and Tissue Donation has been recognized as one of the nation’s finest organ procurement programs. Our team is known nationwide for their expertise, innovation and commitment to service. We are a HRSA best-practice site and lead the nation in serving deceased organ donors.
Our mission and vision
UW Organ and Tissue Donation advocates for donors, donor families and recipients and educates healthcare professionals and the public to enrich and save lives through organ and tissue donation.
Our vision is to identify and maximize every opportunity to save lives through organ donation.
Where to find us
Our location
UW Organ and Tissue Donation
448 Science Dr, Suite 250
Madison, WI 53711
Ph: (608) 265-0356
Media inquiries
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Executive leadership
Michael Anderson, PA-C
Executive Director
Medical leadership
Nikole Neidlinger, MD, MBA, FACS
Medical Director
Matthew McCauley, MD
Associate Medical Director
Jennifer Philip, MD
Associate Medical Director
Department managers
Adam Schneider-Price, DNP, APNP, AGACNP-BC
Manager, Clinical Quality and Compliance
Rachel Fish, BSN, RN, CPTC
Manager, Clinical and Donor Family Services
Holly Thomas, MSW, APSW
Manager, Hospital Development & Community Outreach
James Anderson, ST
Manager, Surgical Recovery and Preservation Services
Program leadership
Jeff Ethington, MPS, EMT
Program Manager, Centralized Recovery Center
Supervisors
Veronica "Roni" Lawrence, BSN, RN, CPTC
Clinical Supervisor
Samantha Taylor, MSW, APSW
Donation Support Specialist Supervisor
Advanced practice and senior staff
Meg O'Donnell, MSN, APNP, AGCNS-BC
Advanced Practice Provider
Amber Schwartz, BSN, RN, CNOR
Senior Organ Procurement Coordinator
Susan Allen, MBA
Senior Hospital Development Specialist
Cathleen Ahles, CST
Senior Surgical Recovery Coordinator