NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ – NJ Sharing Network proudly announces the promotion of Alyssa D’Addio to Chief Operating Officer, a key leadership role in the organization’s ongoing mission to save and enhance lives through organ and tissue donation. This milestone coincides with D’Addio’s recent national recognition as a 40 Under 40 honoree by The Organ Donation and Transplantation Alliance (The Alliance), honoring rising stars who are transforming the field of donation and transplantation.
In her new role as Chief Operating Officer, D’Addio leads NJ Sharing Network’s Clinical Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Donation Resource Center, Hospital Development, Family Services, Communications, and Public Education departments. She oversees team members across these mission-critical areas, ensuring excellence in clinical outcomes, compassionate donor family support, and innovative community engagement.
D’Addio’s selection to The Alliance’s inaugural 40 Under 40 list reflects a nationwide acknowledgment of her influence and unwavering commitment to saving and enhancing lives. Honorees were selected by a national committee of experts and stakeholders for their professional impact, leadership potential, and dedication to advancing organ and tissue donation and transplantation.
“Alyssa has consistently demonstrated compassionate leadership with an exceptional ability to build strong teams, and a heartfelt commitment to our lifesaving mission,” said Carolyn M. Welsh, President and CEO of NJ Sharing Network. “Her fearless drive and collaborative spirit have helped guide NJ Sharing Network through six consecutive years of record-breaking growth, culminating in a historic 743 organs transplanted in 2024. Her promotion and national recognition are incredibly well-deserved.”
D’Addio joined NJ Sharing Network in 2010, inspired by her father Joseph D’Addio, who gave the gift of life through organ and tissue donation – saving two lives and enhancing the lives of over 75 others. She began her journey as a college intern and steadily advanced through key roles, including Assistant Director of Philanthropy, Director of Hospital and Community Services, and Vice President of Hospital and Community Services, where she oversaw NJ Sharing Network’s Clinical Donation team, Hospital Development, Family Services, Communications Public Education.
“What makes my career in organ and tissue donation so meaningful is the opportunity to bring hope to others during their most difficult moments,” said D’Addio. “I’m proud to have helped guide our organization to record-breaking milestones – but beyond the numbers, it’s the people impacted that remind me why this work matters so much. Families gaining more time with loved ones, and donor families finding comfort through their generosity – those are the moments that stay with me.”
D’Addio’s transformational leadership has been instrumental in building strong hospital and community partnerships, mentoring the next generation of donation professionals, and launching nationally acclaimed public awareness campaigns. She is widely recognized for bringing innovative thinking and purpose-driven leadership to every aspect of her work.
In addition to her leadership at NJ Sharing Network, D’Addio contributes nationally as a member of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations’ (AOPO) Impact Committee, helping to shape strategies that promote best practices across the field.
D’Addio holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Business from Muhlenberg College and a certificate in Executive Philanthropy and Resource Development from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She resides in Florham Park, NJ, with her husband Mike Bialko and their two sons, Joseph and Christian.
PHOTO CAPTION – Alyssa D’Addio, Chief Operating Officer, NJ Sharing Network (Photo Credit: Courtesy of NJ Sharing Network)