Vanessa Evans has been on dialysis for over 26 years and lives in Boston, MA with her husband and two sons. A passionate advocate for the last 14 years, Vanessa does not let her diagnosis slow her down. She works full-time as the Director of Patient Advocacy and Communities for FMCNA. Vanessa has a master's degree from Emerson College and a BA in Political Science from University of Massachusetts's, Amherst. She has presented for many organizations including: NKF, PCORI, ANNA, AAKP, FDA and HHS. She is considered an expert in patient experience and engagement.