In 2004 Bonnie’s son was diagnosed with IgAN and after finding a lack of information available and hearing that there was no ongoing research to find a cure, she quit her job in marketing and started the IgA Nephropathy Foundation with her husband, Ed Bonnie works full time as Director of the Foundation.

Carrie is a warrior Mom who lives with her husband and daughter in North Carolina. Carrie’s 16 year old daughter has IgAN nonresponsive to treatment. It is Carrie’s mission to help change her daughter’s future as well as the patients we serve.

Gisela was diagnosed with IgAN at the age of 14, and ultimately reached kidney failure at the age of 38. Luckily, she received a pre-emptive transplant from her brother. Gisela’s primary focus at the Foundation is developing the brand to be the trusted resource for all IgAN patients and caregivers.⁠

Jill A Green, PhD, is a Senior Medical Science Liaison in the nephrology division at Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc. Dr Green received her PhD in biomedical sciences, with a specialization in biochemical and molecular basis of disease. She went on to hold a research scientist role at The James Comprehensive Cancer Center at The Ohio State University, specializing in oncology pre-clinical research before taking a position as a Regulatory Compliance Officer where she managed thoracic oncology clinical trials at The James Cancer Hospital.

Dr Green has been a proud member of the PKD Foundation – Columbus, OH chapter for over 12 years where she has been active in fundraising and advocacy efforts.