Leadership
We are led by passionate and dedicated representatives of the healthcare and donation communities, who are committed to innovation, continuous improvement, and compassionate care.
Senior Staff
Our Executive Staff bring decades of combined experience to our work, inspiring our team to excellence, empathy, and service
Careers
HonorBridge is a North Carolina Best Employer
HonorBridge is proud to be named a North Carolina Best Employer by Business North Carolina in 2023, 2024, and 2025. We know our best asset is our people, and we truly value our employees’ passion and commitment. HonorBridge is a place where work is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on our community every day, because we save lives!
Board of Directors
HonorBridge is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Our Board provides leadership, guidance, and oversight. They bring a wide array of experience and expertise to their positions. They are leaders in healthcare, finance, law, and in the donation and transplantation community.
Trisha Coleman
Vice President of Finance
Novant Health
Michael Smith, CPA, CMA
CFO
TowerCo
Bailey Liipfert
Certified Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
Allman Spry Davis Leggett & Crumpler, P.A.
LaTonya Jones
Global Business Development Representative
IQVIA, 2017 Liver Recipient
Kimberly Alderman
William Knight
Retired Coach
2012 Kidney Recipient
Sherman Transou
2017 Heart Recipient
Deborah Erickson, BN, MS, PhD, RN
Director, UNC Healthcare Center for Transplant Care
NCMH Rep
Amir Motameni
Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program Director
WakeMed Health and Hospitals
Trauma/Surgical Critical Care
Non transplant center Intensivist
Debra L. Sudan
Professor of Surgery
Division Chief of Abdominal Transplant in the Department of Surgery
Professor in Pediatrics
Duke University Medical Center
NCDU Rep.
David B. Leeser, MD, MBA, FACS
Professor and Chief, Surgical Transplant and Immunology
NCEC Rep.
Rose Morales
Organ Donor Family Member
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Our leadership is deeply committed to making our organization a place where we work as one and celebrate all
We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our work and in our personal lives. Our leadership has integrated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion education and awareness program for our staff. HonorBridge also is actively engaged in conversations about how to expand access to transplantation care in underserved and underrepresented communities. Everyone deserves equal access to healthcare services, including the opportunity to be a registered donor and receive the gift of life.
