Diana H. Buck, M.Ed., MBA, CTBS, is the Principal Consultant at D Buck Consulting Group, a niche consulting practice she launched following her 2022 retirement from New England Donor Services (NEDS). Diana joined NEDS, then known as New England Organ Bank, in 1999 after a successful career in education and nonprofit administration, beginning a more than two-decade career in tissue banking, organizational leadership, and operational excellence.

Diana has been an active and engaged member of the AATB community since 2001. She served on the AATB Board of Governors for 10 consecutive years, including as Board Chair. During a pivotal period for the Association, Diana stepped into the role of Interim CEO and, working alongside Lou Barnes, Ronda Hortsman, and Jeff Cox, helped stabilize the organization and establish a foundation for AATB's continued growth and evolution. In 2024, Diana was honored with AATB's Jeanne C. Mowe Distinguished Service Award in recognition of her significant contributions and longstanding service to the Association and the tissue banking profession.

Through D Buck Consulting Group, Diana works with executive leaders and organizations across the donation, biotechnology, and healthcare communities to translate strategic priorities into practical, sustainable results. Her consulting work includes organizational and operational improvement, quality and regulatory systems, leadership development, performance improvement, and strategic facilitation. She is particularly passionate about strengthening workplace performance through the identification, preparation, and development of current and emerging leaders.

Throughout her career, Diana has been known for bringing a practical, collaborative approach to complex organizational challenges and for helping leaders build systems, teams, and cultures capable of sustaining excellence.

Dr. Thompson has been medical director at AlloSource for over 17 years.  He is actively involved with the Physician's Council and was chair for two 2 year terms. He has served on other AATB committees including the Standards committee and the emerging infectious subcommittee of the STAC.  His primary role at AlloSource is reviewing donor records to determine donor eligibility.  

Noelle Edwards, MD, FAAP is an Associate Medical Director for LifeNet Health and member of the Physician’s Council since 2022. She is a Pediatrician and has been passionate about tissue donation since being introduced to the industry as a tissue recovery technician prior to medical school. Noelle serves as the current Physician's Council Secretary and has been an active member of AATB Physician’s Council, participating in educational talks on Allograft Cancer Transmission, Adequate Medical Records, Sepsis case reviews, and a Tuberculosis panel discussion. She has also been an active contributor in the AATB Tuberculosis and Sepsis Working groups, and has been the Physician’s Council Track Representative in the planning committees for the 2024 and 2025 Annual Meetings. Dr. Edwards hopes to continue to progress the tissue banking industry by serving the AATB and its Physician Council members in striving for the advancement of evidence-based decision-making and providing forward-thinking educational opportunities. She seeks to align tissue banking Medical Directors through the shared goal of utilizing the most recent scientific and medical knowledge to optimize donor gift utilization and safety.