Prevent Kidney Disease

Guest Bio: LaVarne A. Burton

LaVarne A. Burton is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the American Kidney Fund and currently serves as Chair of the National Health Council Board of Directors. She has led AKF since October 2005, and has significantly enhanced its programs and services during her tenure. Her leadership has propelled the organization to notable milestones, including the expansion of AKF's kidney disease screening program into communities nationwide; the development of public awareness media campaigns; and the launch of an annual gala, The Hope Affair, which brings together the national renal community.