CKF Ambassadors

Who are our Ambassadors?

Our CKF Ambassadors are members of the donation and transplant community from all walks of life and across the country. They are living donors, donor family members, transplant candidates and recipients, recipient family members, caregivers, and CKF supporters. They all want to make a difference for those on the transplant waitlist, new transplant recipients, and donor and recipient families. They also encourage others to become organ, eye, and tissue donors. Our Ambassadors all exemplify an excellent quality of life in their own unique way and have incredible stories to share.

What do our Ambassadors do?

Our Ambassadors work hard to promote organ, eye, and tissue donation and inspire those in the transplant community. Our Ambassadors are our volunteer leaders and participate in all our programs and initiatives.

You will often see them speak on our CKF Webinar Series, where we discuss everything not discussed regarding donation and transplantation. Our Ambassadors are also invited to speak at our Patient Ambassador Tours, where we visit transplant centers and hospitals and speak with transplant recipients, candidates, and their families to inspire them to achieve their greatness post-transplant.

We also ask our Ambassadors to represent the transplant community and CKF at events in their area and ask them to promote the mission whenever possible. Schools and colleges are also our priority to educate young people to become organ donors. We often receive requests from these schools and colleges to have a Ambassador speak to a class; we will then enlist the help of our local ambassadors.

How to become an Ambassador?

Applying to be an Ambassador is as simple as filling out the form below and our team will reach out with more information and the application. Our team will then review your application and get back to you shortly.

Why become an Ambassador?

The CKF Ambassador program is a great way to give back to the transplant community and support and guide others through the process. You can also help tackle the wait by educating individuals on the importance of the gift of life.

Meet the Team

  • Zach Brooks

    Two-Time Kidney Transplant Recipient

    Green Valley, AZ

  • Tracy Wingo

    Kidney Transplant Recipient

    Phoenix, AZ

  • Valen Keefer

    Kidney & Liver Transplant Recipient

    Auburn, CA

  • Brian Hinsley

    Liver Transplant Recipient

    Los Angeles, CA

  • Randall Stafford

    Two-Time Kidney Recipient

    Mill Valley, CA

  • Samantha Rick

    Two Time Double Lung Transplant Recipient

    Quincy, CA

  • Denise Redeker

    Heart Transplant Recipient

    Petaluma, CA

  • Phil Shin

    Liver Transplant Recipient

    South Pasadena, CA

  • Matthew Randle

    Liver Transplant Recipient

    Parker, CO

  • Sara Millard

    Kidney Transplant Recipient

    Pueblo, CO

  • Dr Karin Hehenberger

    Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Recipient

    Westport, CT

  • Debra Stiober

    Liver Transplant Recipient

    Frankfort, IL

  • Dave Galbenski

    Liver Transplant Recipient

    Gross Pointe Shore, MI

  • Terri Pilawa

    Las Vegas, NV

    Double Lung Recipient

  • Tracy Copeland

    Liver Transplant Recipient

    Reno, NV

  • Jen Lentini

    Heart Transplant Recipient

    Hicksville, NY

  • Katrina Fountain

    Donor Mother

    New York, New York

  • Lauren Shields

    Heart Transplant Recipient

    Stony Point, NY

  • Maria Fernada Filizola

    Caregiver

    Portland, OR

  • Patrick Brett

    Heart and Liver Transplant Recipient

    Blue Bell, PA

  • Derek Fitzgerald

    Heart Transplant Recipient

    Philidelphia, PA

  • Joelle Atkinson

    Liver & Two Time Kidney Transplant Recipient

    Pittsburgh, PA

  • Bill Soloway

    Heart Transplant Recipient

    Yardley, PA

  • Jake Ragland

    Liver Transplant Recipient

    Johnson City, TN

  • Eric "Ace" Barshinger

    Liver Transplant Recipient

    Leavenworth, WA

  • Lee Casati

    Kidney Transplant Recipient

    West Bend, WI

  • Jerry Brien

    Living Kidney Donor

    Kaukauna, WI

  • Jim Brien

    Kidney Transplant Recipient

    Wausaukee, WI

Apply to be a CKF Ambassador

Complete the form below and a member of our team will reach out with more information and the application.

Request a CKF Ambassador to Speak

Please complete the form below, and a member of the CKF team will reach out to discuss the possibility of one of our Ambassadors speaking at your event.