Lenny Achan, President and CEO of LiveOnNY, discusses how the organization is transforming organ donation and saving lives across New York City, Long Island, and Westchester.
As the federally designated organ procurement organization for the region, LiveOnNY serves more than 13 million people. Since Achan took the helm, the organization has achieved nearly a 70% increase in organ donation. Achan shares his career journey, what drew him to LiveOnNY, and how bold leadership, innovation, and hospital partnerships helped drive dramatic change.
Achan also discusses LiveOnNY’s groundbreaking work in placing medically complex kidneys, expanding donor opportunities for older adults, and addressing inequities in organ donation. With a strong focus on community outreach and honoring donors as heroes, he explains how changing the narrative around organ donation has led to greater awareness, trust, and lifesaving impact. Learn more at LiveOnNY.org