Gift of Life Transplant House names new executive director
Apr. 1—ROCHESTER — The Gift of Life Transplant House has named Stephanie Donovan as the new executive director, the nonprofit said in a Facebook post on Monday, March 31.
Donovan will play a pivotal role in driving the nonprofit's strategic initiatives and fostering continued growth. The Rochester Gift of Life Transplant House has provided high-quality, affordable accommodations for transplant patients and their caregivers in a supportive, home-like environment for the past 41 years.
As a program manager at Zumbro Valley Health Center for the past five years and co-owner of the previous Roasted Bliss Coffee & Bakery, Donovan is driven by a desire to work with and help others, the statement said. Roasted Bliss closed in January 2024.
"We are excited to welcome Stephanie to Gift of Life," Mary Wilder, retiring executive director, said in the statement. She has been the director since 2017. "Her creative and entrepreneurial mindset along with her passion for excellence, align perfectly with Gift of Life's values and mission. We are confident her leadership will propel us to new heights and reinforce our mission."
Donovan will spend the next month working closely with Wilder.
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