Kevin Fowler worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 25 years in both the commercial and R&D organizations. His career has encompassed a breadth and depth of skills and experiences. During his pharma career, he demonstrated leadership in sales management, training, public affairs, global marketing, patient advocacy, and patient marketing. He formed his own patient … Read more
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 … Read more
Amanda Grandinetti, MPH is a research methodologist, a current Ph.D. candidate in health sciences for patient repeated outcomes in nephrology, current member of the Kidney Health Initiative (KHI) board of directors, and the former chair of the KHI Patient and Family Partnership Council. Amanda has also served on several boards for the National Kidney Foundation … Read more
Nichole Jefferson was diagnosed with end-stage renal disease in 2003 and underwent both hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. On June 12, 2008, she received the gift of a kidney transplant. However, due to the numerous challenges she faced after the transplant, Nichole came to the realization that a transplant is another form of treatment, not a … Read more
Glenda V. Roberts is the Director of Communications and Patient Engagement for the Mount Sinai Center for Kidney Innovation. She has served as a patient partner on over 20 observational studies and clinical trials. Recognized for her remarkable work in kidney health research, Glenda has received several prestigious awards and has significantly elevated the patient … Read more
Curtis Warfield is a dedicated systems analyst from Indianapolis, IN, and a passionate advocate for kidney disease awareness and organ donation following his own kidney transplant in 2016. He serves on the Kidney Health Initiative’s Patient and Family Partnership Council and co-chairs the National Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Advocate Committee. Curtis is active in legislative advocacy, … Read more
Dave White is a proofreader at an international law firm. When I heard the words “your kidneys are no longer working” during an emergency room visit in 2009, I was not ready or willing to accept the news. My first six months as a dialysis patient were challenging and scary, and I am fortunate to … Read more
