LiveOnNY experienced a remarkable turnaround, earning recognition as one of the Best Places to Work while saving and changing a record number of lives through organ and tissue donation. NEW YORK , Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveOnNY, the federally designated organ procurement organization (OPO) for the New York Metro region, is proud to announce that it has been named one of Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC for the third consecutive year.
This recognition comes as LiveOnNY continues to report remarkable progress following the implementation of a three-year strategic plan, which has positioned the organization as one of the top-performing OPOs in the nation. In 2022, LiveOnNY embarked on a mission to reverse its long-standing position as one of the nation's lowest-performing OPOs. The newly appointed CEO, Leonard Achan introduced a comprehensive strategic plan which achieved a greater than 50% increase in organ donation, resulting in saving thousands of lives.
LiveOnNY also focused on community outreach – debunking myths and misconceptions, educating and engaging the public – which has resonated strongly with diverse populations, achieving greater than 60% of donors representing Black, Asian, Hispanic and multiracial populations of the NY Metro region. In addition, approximately 60% of staff and leadership represent Black, Hispanic or Latino, Asian, and multiracial individuals. By embracing diversity in race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, culture, thoughts, and idea.