We believe that our success comes from the strength and passion of our team members.
Leadership
FOUNDER & CEO
Robert Coppel
Rob Coppel is a dedicated and experienced professional with nearly 20 years of expertise in strengthening hospital partnerships, supporting donor families, and providing staff development within Family Services for OPOs across the country. As an expert Family Support Coach and trainer, Rob is committed to achieving and maintaining an authorization consent rate of over 75% and providing compassionate care to every individual and family he communicates with.
Rob's extensive knowledge of the organ and tissue donation process, combined with his strong skill set in caring for families in grief crises, has enabled him to successfully navigate complex family and hospital dynamics. He has a unique ability to provide ongoing support and information about a loved one's prognosis while also presenting the opportunity for organ, eye and tissue donation in a sensitive and compassionate way. Rob is bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish, making him a valuable resource for families with varying backgrounds and dynamics.
Furthermore, Rob is dedicated to resolving complex problems, discreetly managing confidential issues, and integrating educated decision-making with individual wishes and specifications of multiple family members. He promotes and facilitates community engagement amongst physicians, social workers, discharge planning staff, and referring agencies, while also delivering presentations and outreach within the donation and transplant community. His knowledge of current laws, regulations, and corporate policies further enhances his ability to serve OPOs and their communities.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, when Rob isn’t working he enjoys watching Dodger’s games and spending time with his family.
CO-FOUNDER
Michelle Coppel
Michelle Coppel is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Health Education Specialist, and Public Health Professional with 20 years of experience in the nutrition and healthcare industry. She holds a Master of Public Health degree from Loma Linda University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Nutrition and Food from Point Loma Nazarene University.
In addition to her background in nutrition, Michelle previously served as a Donation Development Coordinator at OneLegacy. During her time at OneLegacy, she was responsible for hospital development and education surrounding organ and tissue donation. Michelle also played a key role in creating policies and procedures for individual hospitals relevant to organ and tissue recovery.
With both her background in nutrition and donation development, Michelle has gained extensive experience in compassionately communicating with clients, patients, and families, ultimately empowering them to make informed healthcare decisions.
Outside of her work, Michelle is also passionate about her role as a mom to both her children and fur babies, as well as trying new restaurants, and traveling the world.