Author Anne K. Chinoda is the President and CEO of Florida's Blood Centers (FBC), the largest blood banking service provider in Florida and the fourth largest in the United States. Chinoda leads over 1,000 employees at 50 fixed blood banks, 9 processing /distribution centers and 53 mobile units throughout Florida to provide, as she says, "the right blood to the right person in the right place at the right time." She has fostered unique partnership with world renowned research organizations like Burnham Institute and Scripps Research Institute in an effort to promote economic and scientific development. An international leader in blood banking and the life science and bio-tech industries, Chinoda has been recognized twice by the Orlando Business Journal as "Executive of the Year." She is also a highly sought after speaker and presenter on business, leadership and service issues worldwide.