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Our services
Features
- Free Health Screenings
- Comprehensive Education Resources
- Personalized Support and Coaching Programs
- Community Events and Programs
- Organ Donation and Transplantation Advocacy
Features
- Early Detection of Kidney Disease
- Improved Access to Health Information
- Personalized Support and Guidance
- Empowered Decision-Making
- Stronger, Healthier Communities
Our team
Tiffany Jones-Smith
President & CEO
Tiffany Jones-Smith leads the Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF) with a passion for health equity, early detection, and patient-centered advocacy. After losing 15 family members to chronic kidney disease (CKD) and carrying the APOL1 gene variant linked to higher CKD risk, Tiffany’s mission is deeply personal. Under her leadership, TKF has provided life-saving screenings to thousands of Texans, empowering communities with education, prevention, and access to care. A gubernatorial appointee to the Texas Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force, she champions fair, transparent healthcare policies, ensuring that every Texan—regardless of background—has a fighting chance at better kidney health.
Kevin L. Smith
MBA, MSIS
Chairman of the Board
Kevin L. Smith, MBA, MSIS, leads the Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF) Board with a steadfast commitment to fairness, integrity, and community empowerment. As a patient-centered advocate, he ensures TKF prioritizes early detection, education, and access to life-saving kidney care for all Texans, especially those in high-risk communities. With a background in executive leadership at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Exxon Mobil, Kevin brings strategic vision and operational excellence to TKF’s mission. His leadership champions self-reliance, knowledge, and health equity, ensuring Texans have the resources to prevent, manage, and fight kidney disease before it becomes life-threatening.
Reverend Patrick Jones
Treasurer
Reverend Patrick Jones serves as Treasurer of the Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF), ensuring that resources are directed toward life-saving kidney health initiatives for Texans in need. A passionate advocate for health equity and community empowerment, Patrick’s leadership is deeply personal, shaped by his family’s experience with chronic kidney disease (CKD). As President of the Baptist Ministers’ Union in San Antonio, he has championed grassroots healthcare initiatives, including vaccine outreach and community health programs. Guided by the philosophy of “Neighbors Helping Neighbors,” he works tirelessly to ensure that every Texan—regardless of background—has access to early detection, education, and critical kidney care.
William T. Avila
Executive Board Member
William T. “Bill” Avila is a dedicated advocate for health equity and patient-centered care, serving as an Executive Board Member of the Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF). A seasoned attorney and community leader, Bill is committed to ensuring fair and transparent access to life-saving kidney health resources across Texas. His leadership supports TKF’s mission to educate, screen, and empower high-risk communities, helping individuals take control of their health through early detection and intervention. With a passion for advocacy and public service, Bill works to strengthen TKF’s impact, ensuring Texans receive the care, knowledge, and support they need to fight kidney disease.
The Honorable Grace Uzomba
Secretary of the Board
The Honorable Grace Uzomba, a retired Bexar County judge, brings a lifelong commitment to fairness, equity, and patient-centered advocacy to her role as Secretary of the Board at the Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF). A champion for restorative justice and community health, she is dedicated to ensuring early kidney disease detection and healthcare access for underserved Texans. Passionate about empowering communities, Judge Uzomba supports TKF’s Knowledge2Action Neighbors Helping Neighbors initiative, working to remove barriers to life-saving care. Through her leadership, she helps strengthen health equity, foster resilience, and promote long-term wellness for Texans facing chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Greg Jackson
Executive Board Member
William T. “Bill” Avila is a dedicated advocate for health equity and patient-centered care, serving as an Executive Board Member of the Texas Kidney Foundation (TKF). A seasoned attorney and community leader, Bill is committed to ensuring fair and transparent access to life-saving kidney health resources across Texas. His leadership supports TKF’s mission to educate, screen, and empower high-risk communities, helping individuals take control of their health through early detection and intervention. With a passion for advocacy and public service, Bill works to strengthen TKF’s impact, ensuring Texans receive the care, knowledge, and support they need to fight kidney disease.
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