LifeSource appoints Allison O’Connor as Chief Transformation Officer

New role will drive strategic initiatives to establish LifeSource as a pioneering force in their aim to end the transplant waitlist

MINNEAPOLIS — LifeSource, the organ procurement organization (OPO) for the Upper Midwest, announced today that Allison O’Connor has been appointed Chief Transformation Officer. In this newly created role, O’Connor will lead enterprise-wide transformation initiatives to advance LifeSource’s strategic priorities and long-term growth.

O’Connor brings deep experience in healthcare leadership, strategy and organizational transformation. She earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Denver and a Master’s in Business from Cornell University.

Most recently, O’Connor served as Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President at LifeSpark, a local organization specializing in senior health. In that role, she oversaw strategy, marketing and communications and human resources and played a key role in driving organizational alignment and growth.

“Allison brings exactly the expertise we were seeking for this critical role,” said Kelly White, LifeSource Chief Executive Officer. “Her background in strategic partnerships, business development, integration and implementation will be instrumental as we continue to evolve and strengthen LifeSource’s impact.”

About LifeSource

LifeSource is the non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ, eye and tissue donation in the Upper Midwest, serving more than seven million people in communities across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. LifeSource promotes donation in our communities through the Donate Life brand. We are relentlessly pursuing a day when no one dies waiting for a life-saving transplant. Learn more at Life-source.org.