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Alyssa D’Addio

In 2025, I am answering the call to... lead boldly, save more lives, and honor every gift.
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Organization: NJ Sharing Network
Age: 36
Years in Donation and Transplantation: 15
What makes your career in organ donation and transplantation special? What makes my career in organ and tissue donation so meaningful is the opportunity to bring hope to others during their most difficult moments. My father, Joseph, became a donor after his passing - his gifts saved two lives and enhanced many more. That experience changed my life and led me to begin my journey at NJ Sharing Network. Since then, I've been honored to grow into leadership roles where I've had the chance to build impactful programs, support donor families, and work alongside dedicated teams who make miracles possible every day. I'm proud to have helped guide our organization to six consecutive years of record-breaking donation milestones to save and enhance more lives than ever. But beyond the numbers, it's the people impacted - families gaining more time with loved ones, and donor families finding comfort through their generosity - that reminds me why this work matters so much.

Biography

Alyssa D’Addio, Chief Operating Officer of NJ Sharing Network (NJSN), is a transformational leader whose career has been defined by measurable impact, strategic growth, and deep community engagement. With over 15 years of service to the donation and transplantation community, she now oversees more than half of NJSN’s 215 staff members across key functional areas, including Clinical Donation, Family Services, Hospital Development, and Public Education.

She began her journey at NJSN as a college intern and steadily rose through the ranks, holding leadership roles in philanthropy, hospital relations, and community services before being named COO. Under her leadership, NJSN achieved six consecutive years of record-breaking organ donation milestones, culminating in a historic 743 organs transplanted in 2024. Her ability to foster strong partnerships, drive innovation, and lead with vision has earned her wide recognition throughout the field.

D’Addio has also spearheaded nationally recognized public awareness campaigns and played a central role in mentoring the next generation of donation professionals. Her contributions extend beyond her organization; she serves on the Impact Committee of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), helping to shape national strategies and elevate standards across the industry.