AATB Learning
Diana H. Buck, M.Ed., MBA, CTBS
Principal Consultant
D Buck Consulting Group LLC
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.