Alexandra Glazier

Alexandra Glazier is the President & CEO of New England Donor Services (NEDS), a position she has held since January 2017.12 She is also an Assistant Professor of Health Services, Policy and Practice at Brown University School of Public Health since March 2022.13

Key points about Alexandra Glazier:

1. Professional Experience:

   • Led the creation of NEDS through a successful merger of two Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs).4
   • Previously served as President & CEO of New England Organ Bank from April 2015.1
   • Started her career practicing health law at Ropes & Gray LLP.12

2. Education:

   • Holds a B.A. in bioethics from Brown University.12
   • Earned a JD-MPH from Boston University.12

3. Leadership Achievements:

   • Under her leadership, NEDS has increased organ donors in the region by over 80% since 2020.34
   • NEDS has been named a Top 100 Female Led Business by the Boston Globe and The Commonwealth Institute for 7 consecutive years (2018-2024).34

4. National Roles:

   • Served on the OPTN Board of Directors and as Chair of the Policy Oversight Committee.13
   • Twice appointed to the U.S. Secretary of HHS Advisory Committee on Organ Transplantation (ACOT).13

5. Current Responsibilities:

   • Leads NEDS, serving over 200 hospitals, 14 transplant centers, and a population of nearly 15 million people across six states.23
   • Manages an organization with 350 employees and an operating budget of $140 million.4

Alexandra Glazier's expertise spans organ donation, transplantation, health law, and public health leadership.123