Our team
Our leadership and staff are committed to changing the picture for more than 35 million people living with kidney disease. We leverage professional knowledge and talent from the medical and nonprofit communities — as well as the public sector and private sectors — to connect kidney patients with the support they need and the hope they deserve.
Our Board of Trustees sets AKF's strategic direction and provides appropriate oversight to ensure that we have the plans and the resources in place to carry out our important work.
Under the leadership of President and CEO LaVarne A. Burton, our Executive Team brings an unwavering focus to the management of AKF, ensuring the organization delivers programs and services that are effective and that meet the evolving needs of patients.
Our Leadership Team turns AKF's values into action: putting patients first, leading with integrity, being a valued partner, promoting team excellence and increasing awareness of kidney disease.
At a Glance: Our Impact in 2024
18,332 people in high-risk communities learned how to keep their kidneys healthy, thanks to our Kidney Health Coach Health Equity Grants.
1,601 people on dialysis received grants from AKF enabling a life-saving kidney transplant.
3x as many people with kidney disease received emergency financial assistance to cope with a natural disaster, compared to 2023.
Nearly 380,000 people learned about living well with kidney disease by viewing our free webinars.
7,000+ Kidney Health Coaches have been trained to date to spread the word about kidney disease prevention, early detection and management worldwide.
Fighting on all fronts
From prevention and research through treatment and transplant, we are dedicated to making sure kidney patients have someone fighting by their side.