Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT)
Goals of NKF-CNNT:
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CNNT Executive Council
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Chair |
Amy Proctor, RN, MSN, CDN |
| Chair-Elect | Cheryl Cress, RN, CNN |
| Immediate Past Chair | Forest Rawls, CHT, CCHT-A, FNKF |
| Membership Chair | Taylor Diaz, BSN, RN, FNKF |
| Research and Publications Chair | Sheila Deziel, MSN, RN, CNN, FNKF |
| Education Chair | Audreal Dreher, RN, BSN |
| SCM Program Chair | Jennifer Jungemann, BSN |
| SCM Program Co-Chair | Joanna Neumann, RN, CNN |
Membership
At the National Kidney Foundation, we honor nurses and dialysis technicians as integral members of the kidney care team. We’re committed to supporting these professionals in enhancing patient care and achieving optimal outcomes. Through the Council of Nephrology Nurses and Technicians (CNNT), NKF represents and advocates for its nurse and technician members by collaborating with other professional health organizations to advance effectiveness, develop valuable educational resources, and influence kidney healthcare legislation and public policy. When you become an NKF Professional Member, you gain access to accredited education, the latest kidney research, and an unparalleled professional network—all designed to support both your practice and your patients. A portion of your membership dues also supports NKF’s research endowment and lifesaving patient programs. Make NKF your professional home today!
Experience the advantages of NKF membership. Join today and make NKF your professional home.
Nurse Membership Technician MembershipCNNT Membership Chair: Taylor Diaz, BSN, RN, FNKF, taylor.diaz@uchicagomedicine.org
Member Spotlight
| Our NKF Professional Members make a meaningful impact every day in transforming kidney care. Their voice, expertise, and lived experience drive innovation, elevate standards, and help shape the future of nephrology. Highlighting their member expereince showcases the power of collaboration and professional growth found within NKF’s membership community—where leaders connect, learn, and advance care together. Inspired by what you see? Join NKF Professional Membership to add your voice, expand your impact, and be part of a community advancing kidney health nationwide. |
Elections
The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) supports four professional Councils—representing nurses and technicians, social workers, dietitians, and advanced practice providers—who serve as leaders within the NKF Professional Membership program. Each Council is guided by an Executive Council (EC), a volunteer advisory group that helps shape NKF’s efforts to advance nephrology practice, promote education, influence policy, foster professional growth, and improve outcomes for patients with kidney disease.
EC Officers play a vital role in driving annual projects, supporting member engagement, and contributing to NKF’s mission. Election cycles provide members with the opportunity to step into leadership roles and help represent their profession at the national level.
The 2026 election season includes open officer positions across all Councils, with nominations opening January 7 and voting taking place February 23 – March 13, 2026. Newly elected officers will be announced in March and will begin onboarding in June.
By participating in the election process, NKF Professional Members help shape the future of nephrology and strengthen the voice of their respective disciplines within the broader kidney care community.
Roles Open for CNNT for the 2026-2028 term are:
Research and Publication Chair
For Questions please contact:
CNNT Membership Chair: Taylor Diaz, BSN, RN, FNKF, taylor.diaz@uchicagomedicine.org
Annual Calendar
Executive Council terms run from June 1st through May 31st. The RenaLink Newsletter is published quarterly; annual production schedules are shared in advance.
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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January – March
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March – May
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Awards
The four NKF Executive Councils acknowledge the contributions of their members and those impacting the kidney community through annual awards given at the NKF Spring Clinical Meetings (SCM). The Executive Councils encourage members and the public to consider submitting nominations for these awards annually. Winners receive free registration to attend SCM, and are celebrated at the NKF Executive Councils Award and Networking Reception.
NKF Mission To revolutionize the fight to save lives by eliminating preventable kidney disease, accelerating innovation for the dignity of the patient experience, and dismantling structural inequities in kidney care, dialysis, and transplantation. | Questions? membership@kidney.org |
