Nephrology Nursing Foundation
Mission
To advance kidney care by investing in nephrology nurses through philanthropy that supports education, innovation, leadership development, and workforce sustainability.
To advance kidney care by investing in nephrology nurses through philanthropy that supports education, innovation, leadership development, and workforce sustainability.
Vision
A future where nephrology nurses are resourced, resilient, and empowered to lead innovation that improves kidney health and patient outcomes.
A future where nephrology nurses are resourced, resilient, and empowered to lead innovation that improves kidney health and patient outcomes.
Foundation News & Updates
Foundation Focus Areas
- Workforce Resilience
Burnout prevention, mental well-being, and career longevity initiatives.
- Education & Access
Scholarships, certification support, and equitable access to professional development.
- Innovation & Pilot Funding
Seed funding for nurse-led ideas, research pilots, and care delivery innovation.
- Leadership & Pipeline Development
Developing the next generation of nephrology nurse leaders.
Foundation Board Members
Amber Paulus, PhD, RN
Chair
Angie Kurosaka, DNP, RN, CNN, CCM, NEA-BC, FANNA
Secretary
Lucy Todd MSN, ACNP, CNNe
Treasurer
Nikeyia Davis, MBA-HCM, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C, CNN, FNKF, FANNA
Director
Jim Twaddell, MA
Public Members
Faith Lynch, DNP, RN, CNN, NEA-BA, AMB-BC, FANNA, CARH
ANNA Board Liaison
Celess Tyrell
Foundation Administrator
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm ET
Please feel free to contact us with questions regarding the Nephrology Nursing Foundation.
Why Join ANNA?
The American Nephrology Nurses Association is a non-profit, non-partisan membership organization established to support nephrology nurses through education, advocacy, networking and science.
We are committed to advancing the nephrology nursing specialty and nurturing every ANNA member.
