Susan McKenzie is a communications and fundraising leader whose personal journey as a kidney transplant recipient sparked a powerful movement for patient advocacy and community building.
In 2016, after receiving a life-saving kidney from her sister-in-law, Susan co-founded the Transplant Ambassador Program (TAP), which is now a fully volunteer-led initiative with over 230 ambassadors supporting patients in 27 centres across Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
Susan is also the Founder and President of the Kidney Patient and Donor Alliance Canada, a grassroots organization dedicated to uniting and amplifying the voices of kidney patients, living kidney donors, and their families.
Through education, peer support, and advocacy, Susan empowers others to speak up and drive positive change. A published co-author on 16 peer-reviewed research papers, she collaborates on national healthcare initiatives that improve outcomes and access. Her leadership has built a compassionate, nationwide community transforming care for those affected by kidney disease.
