Shortly after completing a graduate degree in Thanatology I entered the world of Organ Procurement Organizations.  More specifically, working with both organ and tissue families, obtaining authorization, and providing aftercare support.  Along the way I spent more time focusing on the education and training side of my profession and found myself in a leadership role as the manager of the organ and tissue teams who are holding donation conversations with families.  While in this role I have been able to support new team members and develop new training tools for current and future team members.

Karin Frosio is a healthcare leader, with over 30 years of experience in the educational & healthcare sectors. She currently serves as Senior Director of National Donor Development and Family Services for LifeNet Health, a global leader in regenerative medicine. In this position since 2010, she has had the opportunity to incorporate her passion for engaging with other healthcare professionals and present frequently on the topic of compassion fatigue. Karin has a broad perspective on the subject from her work with individuals, teams and leaders across North America within OPOs, tissue banks, hospitals, hospice organizations, and funeral homes.      In addition to holding a Masters degree in Health Administration, Karin is also Certified in Thanatology, in recognition of her expertise in the field of death & dying, a Certified Grief Counselor, Certified Compassion Fatigue Professional, Certified in Mental Health First Aid, and is Certified in the field of Emotional Intelligence.        Karin enjoys helping others maximize their emotional intelligence to thwart burnout, incorporate mindfulness to improve resilience, and successfully navigate a healthy work/life balance, in order to live and work from a place of abundance.              
The most frequent comment from her workshop participants is: “Everyone should be required to take this course!”