Local Staff & Board

Donna Nickerson
Executive Director
Donna joined the National Kidney Foundation in April 2017. She has over 25 years of medical education, medical communications, association management, medical device, medical conference management, fundraising and nonprofit experience. Donna has developed programs in women’s health, primary care, cardiology, and many other specialties. She has a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration.
Donna.Nickerson@kidney.org   508.907.6030 x331

Stacey Senat
Associate Executive Director
Stacey joined the National Kidney Foundation Serving New England in 2015. She has a MPH from Loma Linda University. She has extensive background in renal clinical research, public health curriculum design, program planning and program management. She oversees NKF's volunteer, community and professional education programs, including KEEP Healthy and Your Kidneys & You.
Stacey.Senat@kidney.org   508.907.6030 x333

Kenneth Chamberlain
Senior Community Outreach Manager
Kenneth joined the National Kidney Foundation in January 2022. He has 4 years of experience working in non-profits with a focus in creating community events and maintaining community relations on a peer-to-peer level. Kenneth is passionate about serving the community and using their voices to raise awareness about the National Kidney Foundation. Kenneth has a Bachelors of Science in Marketing from Fisher College. Kenneth.chamberlain@kidney.org   508.907.6030 x335

Judi Sem
Donor Records & Office Coordinator
Judi has been with NKF New England for over 10 years. She has a BA in Business Management from the University of Massachusetts. Judi handles all donor records, office coordination, accounts receivables and payables, mailings, and general inquiries. She also assists with all events and programs for the New England Region.
Judi.Sem@kidney.org   508.907.6030 x334

Desirae Vasquez
Director, Programs
Desirae joined the National Kidney Foundation in August 2024. With a Master of Health Science from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University, she is a diverse professional with rigorous capabilities in leadership, program management, strategic planning, data-driven development, and community-rooted growth. Throughout her career, Desirae has mobilized a variety of interdisciplinary teams supporting community-based participatory research and action in health promotion, family mental health, and substance misuse prevention, and behavioral health intervention and medical services to achieve significant reductions in risk and disease as well as improvements in health and wellness outcomes. With her extensive experience driving change in the public health field, she carries a passion to empower vulnerable populations and the groups that serve them.
Desirae.Vasquez@kidney.org   508.907.6030 x332

Mary Cannon
Director, Development
Mary Cannon is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in community engagement, fundraising, and development. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from the University of Massachusetts and a Graduate Certificate in Business Communications from New York University. As the Development Director for the National Kidney Foundation New England, she manages cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship for a portfolio of both existing and new corporate supporters, individual donors, and community partners. In previous work, Mary has implemented community-driven initiatives and grassroots campaigns, overseen numerous community-based fundraising events, volunteer management, and the development of educational programs, which resulted in significant growth in revenue and constituent engagement across the Northeast. Known for her leadership, strategic thinking, and community-oriented approach, Mary is passionate about leading impactful initiatives that build lasting relationships and advance meaningful causes within communities.
Mary.Cannon@kidney.org   508.907.6030 x336