Coppel Consulting, LLC, Irvine, CA (2025)

11/17/2025

We are excited to announce Clinique Burrell as our new Director of Administration at Coppel Consulting.

Clinique brings over 20 years of experience in administrative leadership, project management, and corporate communications across healthcare, life sciences, and start-up environments. Her background includes extensive work in the organ donation field, hospital development, staff training, and community outreach, as well as leading executive-level operations within the biotechnology sector.

At Coppel Consulting, Clinique will oversee administrative strategy and operations, supporting our mission to serve OPOs and the families they care for through excellence, organization, and collaborative leadership.

Please join us in welcoming Clinique to the team!

11/04/2025

Coppel Consulting, LLC is hiring Organ Recovery Coordinators to support organ and tissue donation programs nationwide.

As an Organ Recovery Coordinator, you will:�

- Collaborate with donor families, medical professionals, and transplant programs to manage the organ procurement process from start to finish.�
- Apply your clinical expertise to ensure each recovery is performed with precision, compassion, and professionalism.�
- Uphold the highest standards of communication, collaboration, and care throughout the donation process.

Candidates must hold a Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC) certification and demonstrate a deep commitment to saving and improving lives through donation.

Send your resume and a brief introduction to info@coppelconsulting.org.

10/27/2025

Meet Jenn Cruz-Mercado, a Hospital and Family Care Specialist with more than 10 years of experience supporting families and building strong partnerships in the field of organ and tissue donation.

Jenn has guided countless families through critical moments with compassion, providing crisis intervention, bereavement support, and clear communication. She has also built strong hospital partnerships, trained staff, and mentored teams, always with a focus on improving outcomes and strengthening donation systems.

With dual degrees in Psychology and Healthcare Administration and a Master’s in Industrial & Organizational Psychology, Jenn combines deep expertise with a genuine commitment to service.
We’re proud to spotlight Jenn for her dedication to families, her leadership in the field, and her commitment to advancing the mission of donation.

10/16/2025

The 2025 National Critical Issues Forum, hosted by the Organ Donation & Transplantation Alliance (The Alliance) in Atlanta, GA, last week brought together leaders across hospitals, OPOs, and transplant programs to collaborate on the future of donation and transplantation.

Coppel Consulting was proud to participate in this year’s event, where our CEO Robert Coppel connected with colleagues and industry experts, including Kristina Wheeler RN, BSN, MBA, a seasoned organ donation and transplant professional and Program Consultant for The Alliance.

The discussions and partnerships formed at this year’s Forum reflect our shared commitment to advancing innovation, improving collaboration, and expanding opportunities to save and heal more lives through donation and transplantation. We’re grateful to The Alliance for hosting another outstanding event.

10/13/2025

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a time to honor the history, culture, and resilience of Native communities across the United States.

It’s also a time to recognize the ongoing challenges Indigenous people face, including serious health disparities. Right now, about 1,000 Native Americans are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant. Systemic inequities mean that access to transplants is often harder to secure in these communities.

You can help close this gap:

- Register to be an organ, eye, and tissue donor

- Talk with your loved ones about your decision

- Support equity in healthcare access

https://www.registerme.org/

10/09/2025

Over the weekend, our Founder & CEO, Robert Coppel, attended the 2025 Crystal Ball Gala at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, joined by his daughter, Charli.

The 36th annual event celebrated excellence in care and community at USC Arcadia Hospital, honoring Dr. Ken Wogensen for his outstanding contributions. It was a meaningful evening recognizing the hospital’s lifesaving work, advanced programs, and continued impact across the San Gabriel Valley and beyond.

A special thank you to Shalom Simon for the kind invitation to be part of this inspiring event supporting world-class, compassionate care.

10/06/2025

Our Founder & CEO, Robert Coppel, had a wonderful time at the Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation (AMAT) 2025 Annual Conference in Covington, Kentucky.

It was an energizing week of connection, collaboration, and important conversations about advancing donation and transplantation in changing times. Rob was honored to contribute to several sessions and grateful for the opportunity to learn from so many inspiring colleagues across the field.

A special thank you to AMAT and Organ Donation & Transplantation Alliance (The Alliance) for hosting such a meaningful gathering and creating space for dialogue that strengthens our community and mission. We look forward to carrying this momentum forward together.

09/30/2025

Our Founder & CEO, Robert Coppel, is looking forward to attending the 2025 National Critical Issues Forum, hosted by the Organ Donation & Transplantation Alliance (The Alliance), October 7–8 in Atlanta, GA.

This annual gathering brings together hospital, transplant, OPO, and physician leaders to collaborate on the most pressing challenges in donation and transplantation. The Forum is an opportunity to exchange ideas, share innovations, and explore actionable strategies to expand donation and transplant opportunities nationwide.

Rob is excited to join colleagues and national leaders for this important event and continue advancing the mission of saving and healing lives through collaboration.

Learn more or register here: https://www.organdonationalliance.org/events/national-critical-issues-forum/2025-ncif/

09/15/2025

Hispanic Heritage Month is an important time to honor the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities across the United States. At Coppel Consulting, we’re proud to celebrate this month and recognize the incredible generosity and strength these communities bring to the field of organ donation and transplantation.

The need for equity in donation is real: Hispanic and Latinx individuals make up about 22% of those on the national transplant waiting list, yet only 15–18% of donors come from these communities. With higher rates of conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and kidney disease, the demand for life-saving transplants is especially significant. Bridging the gap requires not only awareness, but also culturally sensitive support, communication, and education.

This month, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by reaffirming our dedication to advancing equity and honoring the donors and families whose decisions make the gift of life possible.

08/27/2025

Our Founder & CEO, Robert Coppel, is excited to attend The Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation 2025 Annual Conference, taking place September 22–26 in Covington, Kentucky. This year’s theme, “Strength in Unity: Advancing Donation & Transplantation in Changing Times,” will guide a week of important conversations and collaboration.

Rob is honored to take part in several sessions throughout the conference:

- Moderator for “Promoting Respect and Autonomy in DCD: New Ethical and Legal Challenges” on Thursday, September 25.

- Panelist for “Immigration, Trust, and Inclusion in Donation & Transplantation – Continuing the Conversation” on Thursday, September 25, from 1:50–2:35 PM ET.

- Panelist for the half-day workshop “Bridging the Gap: Leading with Cultural Integrity to Strengthen Community Ties in Organ Donation and Transplantation,” presented by the Organ Donation & Transplantation Alliance (The Alliance) in partnership with AMAT, on Tuesday, September 23.

We look forward to connecting with colleagues at this important event—an opportunity to learn, be inspired, and continue advancing the mission of donation and transplantation together.

For more information or to register, visit: https://web.cvent.com/event/d8e04a98-d76f-4a4a-9620-937dda3d8b95/summary

Our Founder & CEO, Robert Coppel, is excited to attend the Association for Multicultural Affairs in Transplantation 2025 Annual Conference, taking place from September 22 to 26 in Covington, Kentucky. This year’s theme, “Strength in Unity: Advancing Donation & Transplantation in Changing Times,” will guide a week of important conversations and collaboration.

08/15/2025

Organ donation isn’t limited by race or ethnicity, but certain genetic markers that are key to successful transplants tend to be inherited within families and shared among individuals of similar racial or ethnic backgrounds.

That means individuals waiting for a transplant may have a better chance of finding a suitable donor if there’s a larger and more diverse pool of registered donors from their own community.

This makes the need for organ donors from all backgrounds even more urgent, and it also underscores the importance of culturally aware, compassionate communication with the larger community and donor families.

At Coppel Consulting, we prioritize both. We’re committed to fostering inclusive conversations and training the OPOs we support to do the same. Learn more at https://www.coppelconsulting.org/

08/11/2025

More than 100,000 people in the U.S. are waiting for a life-saving organ transplant. Nearly 60% of them are from racial and ethnic minority communities.

That’s not a coincidence. Conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease disproportionately impact communities of color and are leading causes of organ failure, especially kidney failure.

That’s why increasing organ donation across all communities is so critical. One donor can save up to 8 lives and help 75 more through tissue donation.

Help us spotlight the urgent need and the power of donation to change lives.

Register or learn more at: https://donatelife.net/donation/donor-registries/national-donate-life-registry/

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