Heidi Ognibene

Heidi Ognibene has over three decades of experience in the blood donation and mental health sectors. Since March 1988, Heidi has held various positions at Rock River Valley Blood Center, culminating in the role of Chief Operating Officer, with responsibilities including oversight of mobile collections, recruitment, marketing, public relations, and the Marrow Program. Prior to this, Heidi worked as a Community Resource Director and Emergency Therapist at Janet Wattles MHC from 1987 to 1988. Heidi holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education with a focus on Psychology from Arizona State University, attended the University of Wyoming, and graduated from Guilford High School.