Kidney Recipient, Advocate
Maria Grijalva, a Tulare, CA, resident and dedicated kidney advocate, channels her personal journey as a kidney patient and transplant recipient, from her brother more than 35 years ago, into a powerful passion for awareness, education, and empowerment. Honored with the 2023 NKF Celeste Castillo Lee Patient Engagement Award, Maria tirelessly advocates for and supports kidney patients and at-risk individuals—especially within underserved Native American and Hispanic communities. Her unwavering commitment and inspiration light the way for the kidney community and beyond.
