American Liver Foundation
Julie K. has a strong background in marketing, communications, and public affairs. Julie is currently serving as the Chief Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs Officer at the American Liver Foundation. Prior to this, Julie held the role of Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Public Affairs at the National Kidney Foundation from 2016 to 2021. Before joining the National Kidney Foundation, they worked as a Principal at Kimbrough Communications, where they represented national and international nonprofits in the health and public policy sectors. Julie also served as the National Director of Media Relations at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and as the Managing Director at The Icon Group. Julie began their career as a Media and NGO Liaison Officer at the United Nations International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), where they were responsible for media initiatives supporting government relations efforts.
Julie K. has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Political Science from Loyola University Chicago, specializing in Political Science and Government. Julie also has a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in International Development from American University. Additionally, Julie has obtained a CPR/First Aid certification from the Red Cross.
American Liver Foundation
Our mission is to facilitate, advocate and promote education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease. The American Liver Foundation® makes a measurable difference in the fight against liver disease by providing financial support for medical research, education for medical professionals, and advocacy and information for patients and their families, and by creating public awareness campaigns about liver wellness and disease prevention.