Kelli James

Director, Marketing & Communications

Kelli James is the Director of Marketing and Communications at Southwest Transplant Alliance (STA), where she leads the organization’s strategic marketing, communications, and public relations efforts. She oversees initiatives that strengthen STA’s brand, elevate its presence across Texas, and advance its mission to increase organ, eye, and tissue donation. Under her leadership, the marketing and communications team develops impactful messaging, manages media and community engagement, and helps inspire more Texans to register as donors.

Kelli also guides the Donor Family Support team, which provides ongoing programs, resources, and compassionate care to families who have experienced the loss of a loved one and made the generous decision to donate. She brings more than a decade of experience in the donation and transplantation community. Prior to joining STA, Kelli served as Manager of Community Services for the Nevada Donor Network and as the state team leader for Donate Life Nevada. Her background in public health and her career-long dedication to nonprofit service reflect a deep and enduring passion for the lifesaving mission of donation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Community Health with a concentration in Human Biology from Western Oregon University.