Alex Headley

Director, Tissue Services

Alex Headley is the Director of Tissue Services at STA. In her role, Alex oversees the evaluation, recovery and allocation of tissues for transplant, research and education purposes. She develops and implements cross-departmental training programs designed to align donation practices across the organization and improve authorization and placement rates. Alex also works with industry partners to educate healthcare professionals and community members about the lifesaving impact of tissue and ocular donation.

Alex joined the STA team in 2018 as a Tissue Donor Screener and has served as Supervisor of Donor Services and Manager of Donor Services since then. With over 15 years of nursing experience, Alex worked at the Department of Veteran Affairs and Parkland Hospital and Healthcare System, serving the greater Dallas community. She continues to do so as a Dallas Medical Reserve Corps volunteer.

Alex is a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist (CTBS) from the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) where she serves as a member of the Recovery and Donor Eligibility Council working to enhance the quality of tissue recovery, screening, suitability assessment and family support services by advancing AATB Standards, best practices and education.