Dr. Patrick Gee

Position: Advisory Board Member

Dr. Patrick Gee is an inspirational leader and healthcare consultant dedicated to advocating for justice and uplifting communities throughout his career.

With a background in criminal justice and a PhD in Justice, Law, & Criminology, Patrick has a proven record of accomplishment of service and excellence. His passion for positive change has led him to receive prestigious awards such as the Virginia Department of Corrections Volunteerism and Community Outreach Award, the Governor’s Award for Volunteerism, and the NABCJ Owen Bell Award for Chapter Development.

As a Healthcare Consultant and Professional Patient Activist, Patrick has received many accolades, including the American Society of Nephrology President’s Medal and Celeste Castillo Lee Lectureship in 2022, and the National Kidney Foundation’s Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement Award in 2025.

Despite facing personal health challenges, including battling Stage 3b End-Stage Kidney Disease and enduring multiple surgeries post-transplant, Patrick’s resilience, and determination shine through. His unwavering commitment to advocacy and his mantra, “I am the Voice for the Voiceless and the Face for the Faceless in the fight against kidney disease,” exemplifies his dedication to championing health equality and fighting for those whose voices are often unheard.