Norfolk resident Allison Erickson, Chief Administrative Officer of New England Donor Services (NEDS), has been named president of the 2026-2027 Board of Directors for the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO), the national organization representing the nation's 55 organ procurement organizations.

Erickson assumed the role on June 22. She has been with NEDS for more than 16 years, helping guide the organization's growth into one of the nation's largest organ procurement organizations. During her tenure, she has led workforce development initiatives, leadership programs, and organizational expansion efforts.

"Ali's outstanding leadership represents the best of New England Donor Services," said Alexandra K. Glazier, president and CEO of NEDS.

Founded in 1984, AOPO works to advance organ donation and transplantation across the United States. Erickson's appointment comes as organ procurement organizations navigate evolving federal regulations and ongoing efforts to increase organ donation and transplantation opportunities for patients nationwide.