Michelle Reef

Michelle Reef joined Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency (MORA) in November 2022 as the Vice President, Family, Partner & Tissue Services. In this role, Michelle provides strategic direction and leadership for the Communications Center, Family Care, Hospital Development, Referral Management, and Tissue Recovery Services. Prior to becoming part of the MORA team, Michelle spent almost eleven years at Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network in Illinois where she was the Director of Hospital & Partner Relations. Michelle is proud to serve the mission of MORA and draws upon over twenty years of healthcare knowledge and experience to assist in reaching the organizational goals and objectives. In 2022, Michelle graduated with high distinction from Liberty University with her Master of Arts in Executive Leadership and became part of the Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society in Business, Management, and Administration. Additionally, she earned coaching and leadership certifications from GiANT Worldwide and is enthusiastic about mentoring and growing new leaders. She serves on multiple committees with industry partners, including AOPO, DLA, NATCO and The Alliance and enjoys networking in the donation and transplantation community as well as with several Women in Leadership organizations. In October 2022, Michelle was presented the Rising Leader award from The Alliance for her commitment and work in the industry, which was a true honor and humbling experience. Lastly, Michelle is a former graduate of the Art and Science of Leadership program through the Gift of Life Institute and is certified in Healthcare Simulation Debriefing & Facilitating from Jump Trading, Simulation & Education Center in Peoria, IL. Michelle is committed to advancing the mission of saving and improving lives through the gift of donation and transplantation.