Tamara Ruggiero, M.Ed.
Vice President & Chief Communications and Marketing Officer
Tamara Ruggiero leads marketing and communications for the American Kidney Fund, where she drives strategies that expand access to trusted kidney health information, elevate patient voices, and strengthen engagement with patients, donors, and healthcare professionals.
Under her leadership since 2005, AKF has built one of the nation's most trusted online kidney health resources, reaching more than 12 million annual website visitors and more than 18 million people monthly across social media channels. AKF's high-impact media relations program brings patient perspectives and clinical expertise to hundreds of leading outlets annually. AKF's marketing and communications work has earned national recognition, including multiple honors from leading industry organizations such as the Hermes Creative Awards, MarCom Awards, PR Daily, and TITAN Health Awards, reflecting excellence in digital strategy, storytelling, and public engagement.
A former journalist, Ms. Ruggiero brings a deep commitment to clear, credible communication shaped by her personal connection to kidney disease. She holds degrees from Boston University and Mount St. Mary's University.