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Elizabeth Myles, National Executive DirectorElizabeth Myles
National Executive Director

Elizabeth Myles has led The Kidney Foundation of Canada since 2015 as National Executive Director, based in Montreal, Quebec. Under her leadership, the Foundation is focused on improving patient outcomes and ultimately finding a cure through strategic investment in research; optimizing support programs to best meet the needs of those impacted by kidney disease; empowering people to manage their kidney health through education and awareness, and driving policy and systems change for equitable access to treatment.

Prior to joining The Kidney Foundation, she held positions as Interim CEO, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of Communications and Public Policy at the World Federation of Hemophilia, an international charity dedicated to improving care for people with bleeding disorders. 

Elizabeth is a member of the Organ Donation Transplantation Collaborative (ODTC), led by Health Canada, and several of its subcommittees. She also serves on the board of directors of the Health Charities Coalition of Canada and the National Liaison Committee of Canadian Blood Services. She is a former board member of the International Federation of Kidney Foundations.