Dianne Person

As the Founding Director of the Anatomical Gift Program (AGP) at Elon University, Dianne Person is the public relations expert on anatomical donation that advances the institutional interests and acts in the best interest of the donor(s) and their family.  Ms. Person has been directly involved in anatomical donation since 1999. Her leadership and vision have been instrumental in developing the AGP, which has become a model of excellence in the field. Her expertise includes end-of-life education, death, dying, palliative care, and the healing arts. In 2000, she earned a certificate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction. Ms. Person, while a member of the American Association of Clinical Anatomists for 16 years, was elected to the Anatomical Services Special Interest Group, the Anatomical Services Committee, and the 'Abstracts Review Committee.' She contributed to 'Best Practices for Willed Body Programs' and created a 'Checklist for Institutional Self-Review of an Anatomical Gift Program.' Ms. Person holds membership with the American Association for Anatomy, the International Federation of Associations of Anatomists, the Association for Death Education and Counseling, the North Carolina Commission of Anatomy, and the Funeral Directors Consumer Alliance North Carolina, representing Elon's Anatomical Gift Program. She is recognized nationally among Willed Body Program Directors for her years of dedication to the field. Her commitment positions Elon University's Anatomical Gift Program as beyond reproach for its sensitivity, caring, humanity, and respect.  Ms. Person is greatly responsible for the development of the program.  The AGP is the official entity for the procurement and final disposition of donated bodies for anatomy education in the School of Health Sciences.