American Kidney Fund
Tamara Hatch Ruggiero has a diverse work experience spanning several organizations and roles. Tamara began their career as a Reporter and Copy Editor for Frederick News-Post in 1993 and worked there until 1996. Tamara then moved on to work as an Editor for Words & Numbers from June 2001 to May 2002, and later as an Editor for CUPA-HR from May 2002 to January 2003. Tamara then joined Adventist HealthCare as a Manager of Community Relations from January 2003 to January 2005.
From there, Tamara joined the American Kidney Fund (AKF) and held multiple roles within the organization. Tamara started as a Director of Communications from January 2005 to January 2007, where they wrote the organization's 2015-18 Strategic Plan. Tamara then became the Vice President of Communications and Marketing from January 2007 until July 2022, reporting directly to the CEO and serving as a member of the Executive Team. In this role, they were responsible for the governance and operations of the $250 million nonprofit.
Finally, Tamara currently holds the position of Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at the American Kidney Fund, starting in July 2022.
Tamara Hatch Ruggiero earned their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Journalism from Boston University, where they studied from 1989 to 1993. Tamara later pursued their Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree in Education at Mount St. Mary's University, from 1996 to 1998.
American Kidney Fund
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Recently named to NonProfit Times list of ‘2021 Best Nonprofits to Work' The American Kidney Fund (AKF) fights kidney disease on all fronts as the nation’s leading kidney nonprofit. AKF works on behalf of the 37 million Americans living with kidney disease, and the millions more at risk, with an unmatched scope of programs that support people wherever they are in their fight against kidney disease—from prevention through transplant. Through programs of prevention, early detection, financial support, disease management, clinical research, innovation and advocacy, no kidney organization impacts more lives than AKF. AKF is one of the nation’s top-rated nonprofits, investing 97 cents of every donated dollar in programs, and holds the highest 4-Star rating from Charity Navigator and the Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar. Diversity We embrace the fact that each of our employees and volunteers comes to AKF with unique perspectives and backgrounds. We celebrate the diversity of our team, and we treat each member of our team with respect. AKF represents 37 million Americans with kidney disease and millions more who are at risk, and we involve and reflect the populations we serve. Equity We strive to ensure that everyone at AKF is treated fairly and has the opportunity to grow, contribute and develop professionally. We are committed to an environment of nondiscrimination in all its forms at all levels throughout our organization and programs as reflected in our nondiscrimination policies. We welcome job applicants of all backgrounds and provide a fair and equitable review of their applications. Inclusion Each of our employees and volunteers brings to the organization a unique cultural background, life experience, educational background, work history, talents and expertise, and we deeply value this diversity in our team. It is critically important to us that every AKF team member is genuinely valued and respected by colleagues & by the organization itself.