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Meet the Team
At First Gift, our team is inspired by a shared passion for helping moms turn a moment of generosity into healing for others. Get to know the people who make this meaningful work possible.
Nikki Hill
Tissue Acquisition Manager
Nikki brings more than 13 years of experience in tissue and eye banking to her role at First Gift. A Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS), she is passionate about the healing power of donation and the impact it brings to families. What she loves most is being part of a mom’s special day and witnessing the generosity that allows something once overlooked to become a meaningful gift of hope.
Carrey Gregoire
Tissue Acquisition Specialist
Carrie brings a background in Biology and 17 years of experience in USDA-regulated lab environments to the team. She was inspired to join First Gift to help build a program that brings healing and hope. Carrie especially enjoys talking with moms about donation and seeing their excitement in knowing their gift will go on to make a real difference for others.
Krysha Fessler
Tissue Acquisition Specialist
With 10 years of experience in Ophthalmology, Krysha was drawn to First Gift by her love for pregnancy and the chance to support birth moms in a meaningful way. She enjoys both the personal connections she makes with moms and the hands-on aspect of the work. For her, it’s rewarding to see how one act of kindness can touch so many lives.
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