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

Nikki Hill

Tissue Acquisition Manager

Nikki brings over 13 years of experience in tissue and eye banking to First Gift. A Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS), she is passionate about the healing power of donation and its impact on families. She loves being part of a mom’s special day and witnessing generosity turn into a meaningful gift of hope.

Carrey Gregoire

Carrey Gregoire

Tissue Acquisition Specialist

Carrey brings a background in Biology and 17 years of experience in USDA-regulated lab settings. She joined First Gift to help build a program that brings healing and hope. She especially enjoys talking with moms about donation and seeing their excitement in knowing their gift will make a difference.

Krysha Fessler

Krysha Fessler

Tissue Acquisition Specialist

With 10 years of experience in Ophthalmology, Krysha was drawn to First Gift by her love of pregnancy and supporting birth moms. She values the personal connections she builds and the hands-on nature of the work, finding it rewarding to see how one act of kindness can touch many lives.

Reagan Miller

Reagan Miller

Tissue Acquisition Specialist

Reagan joins Saving Sight with a background in Biology, Psychology, and Neuroscience. Since graduating , she has worked in neurodevelopmental research and served as an EMT with MU Health. Before starting medical school next summer, she’s excited to support the mission of tissue donation.

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