Who We Are

The Center for Donation & Transplant (CDT) was established in 1972 and is one of 58 federally designated non-profit organ procurement organizations in the United States. CDT is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by an Executive Director. CDT is a member of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), which houses the national computer system of patients waiting for transplants, and is also an accredited member of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO).

CDT serves a total of 30 counties in New York and Vermont, as well as Fairview Hospital in Berkshire County, Massachusettes. To view a map of CDT’s region click here.

Mission Statement

The Center for Donation & Transplant coordinates the retrieval of donor organs and tissue at 43 hospitals throughout northeastern New York state and western Vermont. Our mission is:

To facilitate procurement and equitable distribution of medically suitable organs and tissues for transplant
To ensure the option of donation is offered to families in an informative and compassionate manner
To provide long-term support and comfort to families involved in the donation process
To educate the medical profession and the community at large about organ and tissue donation

Leadership Team

OPEN, Executive Director

William McTague, RN, Director of Clinical Operations

Martin Benoit, Financial Manager

Lauren Quinn, Director, Hospital & Community Services