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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 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.
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
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.
Inspired by our team’s work?
You could be part of the next gift of healing.