About Donation Advocates
Founded by a father-daughter team, Donation Advocates, LLC offers specialized training programs designed to empower organ procurement organizations (OPOs) to achieve Tier 1 status, maximizing donation opportunities and saving and healing more lives.
Donation Advocates, LLC was founded on the belief that every life has the potential to give the gift of life. We're a father-daughter team, Brent and Isabella Whetstone, driven to increase organ donation rates by empowering those on the front lines.
Isabella quite literally grew up in the OPO industry, taking a keen interest in organ donation at just 10 years old. Next year, she takes her passion a step further, beginning her college journey towards a nursing degree.
With our team of experienced family service coordinators and hospital development specialists, we've designed a training program that specifically meets the needs of OPOs and their drive for Tier 1 status, thus saving and healing more lives.
Our focus is on:
* Maximizing Donation Opportunities: Equipping coordinators with proven communication strategies and best practices to navigate sensitive conversations and optimize authorization rates.
* Positive Donation Experiences: Cultivating compassion and understanding to ensure a supportive and respectful experience for grieving families considering organ donation.
* Strengthening Hospital Partnerships: Fostering collaborative relationships between OPOs and hospitals to streamline processes and promote a shared commitment to donation.
With our combined experience and passion for this life-saving mission, we're dedicated to making a lasting impact on the field of organ donation.
Brent Whetstone, MDiv, MATS
Founder & CEO
Brent is a freelance Family Services Coordinator with a diverse skillset encompassing direct service, program management, and healthcare chaplaincy. His experience includes leading the family services team at Lifeline of Ohio, where he coordinated all aspects of support for families involved in the organ donation process. He excels at building relationships, providing resources, and offering emotional and spiritual support with cultural sensitivity.
His background in healthcare chaplaincy, with a focus on trauma and caregiver support, further enhances his ability to connect with individuals facing difficult situations. He is adept at managing budgets, exceeding performance targets, and growing programs through effective recruitment and team building.
He is committed to respecting the dignity of all individuals and believe in the transformative power of organ donation.
Isabella Whetstone
Co-Founder and Clinical Intern
Isabella Whetstone is a driven and compassionate individual with a lifelong passion for organ donation. As a high school senior, she's already taking college courses and will be graduating this year with both her high school diploma and an associate's degree.
This fall, Isabella will begin her nursing program at Hiram College, where she is eager to further her knowledge and skills in healthcare. Her ultimate goal is to become an organ procurement coordinator, where she can combine her passion for helping others with her dedication to increasing organ donation rates.
Isabella's commitment to this life-saving mission stems from her upbringing, where she was immersed in the world of organ donation through her father's work.
Now, she's ready to make her own mark in the field and contribute to saving and healing lives.