Bridge of Life–DaVita Medical Missions Names New Executive Director
May 17 2011 - 10:03AM
Business Wire
Bridge of Life–DaVita Medical Missions™, a non-profit
organization founded by DaVita Inc. that focuses on bringing
life-saving dialysis to developing countries, today announced that
it has named Lori Vaclavik as its new executive director.
In her new role, Vaclavik oversees all Bridge of Life
operations, including partner selection, fundraising, mission
success and partner sustainability. She will work closely with
corporate sponsors and lead the organization in expanding access to
care for chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease
patients in developing countries.
“I can imagine few things more important than helping people
lead healthy and productive lives. That’s why it is such an honor
to join the Bridge of Life team and their mission to bring
life-saving kidney care to people in underserved communities
throughout the world,” said Vaclavik.
Vaclavik has 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience, most
recently as vice president of Development and Community Relations
for Project C.U.R.E., where she managed national fundraising
activities.
Prior to joining Project C.U.R.E, Vaclavik worked for Habitat
for Humanity International as a global engagement officer, through
which she executed a national strategy to grow the organization’s
partnerships with 84 developing countries. She also served as the
executive director for Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, where
she led fundraising, communications, volunteer outreach and
community relations activities for 12 years. During her tenure,
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver was selected as “National
Affiliate of the Year” from more than 1,200 affiliates.
“Leading the Bridge of Life over the past five years has been
extremely rewarding for me and I am thrilled with the work we’ve
done to bring dialysis services to areas that otherwise would be
left with nowhere to turn,” said outgoing Bridge of Life Executive
Director Ginny Mello. “I’m confident I’m leaving the organization
in highly capable hands. I will continue to serve on the board of
directors and support the organization in advocating for bringing
kidney care services to the underserved in developing
countries.”
About Bridge of Life—DaVita Medical Missions
Bridge of Life—DaVita Medical Missions, a 501(c)(3) non-profit
founded, focused on efforts to improve the quality of life for
those in underserved communities both locally and throughout the
world. Bridge of Life – DaVita Medical Missions works in
conjunction with its local partners to establish dialysis
facilities, train local staff and pre-screen local residents for
chronic kidney disease (CKD). For more information on Bridge of
Life—DaVita Medical Missions’ programs, please visit www.bridgeoflifemm.org.
About DaVita
DaVita Inc., a Fortune 500® company, is a leading provider of
kidney care in the United States, delivering dialysis services and
education to patients with chronic kidney failure and end stage
renal disease. As of March 31, 2011, DaVita operated or provided
administrative services at 1,642 dialysis facilities, serving
approximately 128,000 patients. DaVita develops, participates in
and donates to numerous programs dedicated to transforming
communities and creating positive, sustainable change for children,
families and our environment. The company’s leadership development
initiatives and corporate social responsibility efforts have been
recognized by Fortune, Modern Healthcare, Newsweek and WorldBlu,
among others. For more information, please visit www.davita.com.
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