Donor Alliance Announces Retirement of Long-Time Board Member Bradley T. Kornfeld

Denver, CO — Dec. 31, 2025 — Donor Alliance, the federally designated organ procurement organization serving Colorado and Wyoming, today announced that Bradley T. Kornfeld will retire from his service on the organization’s Governing Board of Directors effective Dec. 31 2025. Kornfeld has served the organization since 2004 and is a dedicated advocate for the lifesaving mission of organ, eye and tissue donation. He will leave behind a legacy of exceptional leadership, including multiple terms as Board Chair. In recognition of his extraordinary contributions, Kornfeld has been named Board Member Emeritus, ensuring his continued connection to the organization and its mission.

Kornfeld’s journey with organ transplantation began through deeply personal experiences, which transformed his outlook and inspired his commitment to advocacy. In 1993, his father became one of the world’s first successful double-lung transplant recipients, and in 2004, Kornfeld made the life-changing decision to donate his own kidney to his father. Leveraging his unique dual perspective as both a living donor and the son of a recipient, he has dedicated much of his life to educating the public on the profoundly positive impact of donation and transplantation.

During his tenure on Donor Alliance’s Governing Board, Kornfeld served on multiple committees and played an integral role in selecting the organization’s current executive leadership team. His contributions to the donation and transplantation community extend beyond the boardroom. Kornfeld was actively involved in the passage of the Uniform Anatomical Gift Act in Colorado, helping to strengthen the state’s legal framework for organ donation. At the national level, he served on the Board of Directors of the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN), bringing an invaluable firsthand perspective to national policy discussions as one of the few living donors on the board.

“Brad has been a cornerstone of our organization for over two decades and has played an integral part in shaping the leadership and future of both Donor Alliance and the entire donation and transplantation community,” said Jennifer Prinz, president and CEO of Donor Alliance. “His journey as a living donor and his tireless advocacy truly embody the spirit of compassion and resilience. We are deeply grateful for his dedication to saving and healing lives in our community and across the country.”