CEO of @AABB in pursuit of connecting people and ideas to action. š ¾ļø+š©ødonor. Wife, mom to 2 human monsters and 2 pups, inspired by many. My tweets are my own.
Bethesda, MD
Joined August 2008
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Proud of my son, Lev, for how he handled this entire ordeal with focus and composure. Grateful to @sethkugel and @nytimes for capturing the insanity and the bigger picture: itās about resilience, not lost luggage.
Air France lost a Team USA fencer's equipment bag on his way to a Grand Prix tournament in Tunisia. For months, he followed every bizarre, inconsistent instruction they sent him ā even providing a receipt for his boxer briefs ā but never got reimbursed. nytimes.com/2025/10/30/traveā¦
Truth talk: who rushed to change a presentation after the general session?? Inquiring minds want to know. #AABB24
You do not want to miss the general session with @DebraJasper ā trust me! Starting at 3pm. Be there or be āŖļø@AABB #AABB24
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January is typically a critical month for blood shortages. @AABB recognizes January as #NationalBloodDonorMonth. Access this year's programs and resources at bit.ly/3G5z0cr and schedule time to donate blood this month.
āYou are seen, you are valued, you are necessary and you are appreciated now more than ever before!ā ā yes, @simontbailey ā that is so true of every single member of the @AABB community. Inspiring words to bring that message and more to life at #AABB22
Thank you @SimonTBailey for the inspiring and thought provoking keynote message to the @AABB community today. What an incredible kickoff to the #AABB22 Virtual Meeting! So many takeaways delivered with an infectious and energy-transforming smile.
Blood donations are critical to help support those impacted by Hurricane Ian. @AABB urges eligible individuals in unaffected areas to schedule a donation as soon as possible. Take a moment and do this today! Wheretodonateblood.org
As Hurricane Ian makes landfall in Florida, the AABB Interorganizational Task Force on Domestic Disasters and Acts of Terrorism strongly urges eligible individuals in unaffected areas throughout the U.S. to schedule a donation appointment. bit.ly/3UXYpeW
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This World Marrow Donor Day, AABB is saying THANK YOU to all blood #stemcell donors who are saving lives throughout the world. bit.ly/3ePRUtY @MarrowDonorDay #WMDD2022 #thankyoudonor
Unbelievable five-star service in Sarasota with @AmericanAir baggage from the amazing and talented Calla Wood. Sheās a keeperātake care of this incredible employee and help her shine even brighter!!
Canāt wait to see you all in Orlando for #AABB22!
Donāt miss the magic at #AABB22! Early-bird registration for the 2022 AABB Annual Meeting, taking place Oct. 1-4 in Orlando, ends tomorrow. Register today and save $260. bit.ly/3zkcUzA
I am so proud of @AABB for launching this important certification for biotherapies professionals!
AABB is pleased to introduce the fieldās first and only certification for biotherapies professionals. bit.ly/3yC7vn1
Flying to MN today and expected the worst. @Delta delivered an exceptional experience -- pilot was so communicative, and Michael our flight attendant just delivered a hand written note with vegan restaurant suggestions for our stay. Well done, Delta!
Starting #WorldBloodDonorDay on a panel discussion at the 1st conference of the Patients International Blood Alliance. An exceptional community committed to safety for blood donors and patients around the world! Make a difference - donate blood ā wheretodonateblood.org
Today is a great day to become a blood donor!! Get started nowā wheretodonateblood.org
Ready to become a blood donor but not sure where to begin? AABB can help! Our newly expanded blood donation site locator ā WhereToDonateBlood.org ā can instantly connect you with nearby blood centers using your city and state or zip code.
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Have you ever donated blood to a blood bank to help others? We can thank Dr. Charles Richard Drew, a Black surgeon, professor, and blood transfusion and blood bank pioneer whose work has saved innumerable lives globally.
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ALT Dr. Charles R. Drew (smiling, upper right) with medical residents at Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, DC, around 1945. Photo by Harris and Ewing, courtesy of Howard University Moorland-Spingarn Research Center via the National Library of Medicine
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AABB is proud to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Angella D. Ferguson, a pioneering researcher who developed a blood test to detect #SCD in infants. The test is now standard in most states, helping clinicians better identify and care for people with SCD. bit.ly/3pak9G5
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Happy Phlebotomists Recognition Week! AABB is proud to celebrate the hardworking phlebotomists whose contributions in blood centers, medical laboratories and hospitals make transfusion medicine possible. Thank you for all you do! #TransfusionMedicine #Phlebotomy
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