Theresa L. Wiegmann, J.D. is director of public policy and special counsel for the AABB (formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks). She represents AABB before Congressional offices and federal agencies, where she advocates the interests of the transfusion medicine and cellular therapy communities on a variety of public health issues, including blood safety and availability, Medicare inpatient and outpatient reimbursement, patient safety initiatives, and disaster preparedness. Prior to joining the AABB in 1998, she practiced in a Washington, D.C., law firm specializing in Food and Drug law and health-related legislative and regulatory matters. Ms. Wiegmann received her bachelor’s degree from Duke University and her law degree from George Washington University.