Washington, D.C. – April 4, 2025 – The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC), today announces that Dr. Louis H. Diamond, MBChB, FCP (SA), FACP, FHIMSS, President and CEO of KTC, is transitioning to the role of Chairman Emeritus. As KTC begins to explore new initiatives and expand its advocacy, this transition marks an important milestone in the organization’s continued growth and evolution.

“Dr. Diamond has been an invaluable leader of KTC, guiding our efforts to improve the kidney transplant system and advocate for patients and families,” said Dr. Andy Howard, MD, FACP, Co-chair of the Kidney Transplant Collaborative. “We are deeply grateful for his contributions and commitment to increasing access to life-saving transplants.”

With decades of experience in healthcare leadership, policy advocacy, and patient-centered initiatives, Dr. Diamond has dedicated his career to improving healthcare quality. He has played key roles in advancing national healthcare policies and expanding access to care for kidney disease patients. Dr. Diamond’s expertise and unwavering dedication have been instrumental in driving meaningful reforms.

“During his tenure at KTC, Dr. Diamond played a pivotal role in strengthening advocacy efforts and engagement with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and patient communities,” said Congressman Glenn Ivey (MD-04). “As a survivor of kidney cancer, I am grateful for Dr. Diamond’s efforts to improve kidney health in the United States and across the world.” 

“Dr. Diamond’s unwavering commitment to Kidney Transplant Collaborative’s mission has brought together policymakers, healthcare professionals and patient communities to drive real change and transform countless lives,” said Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06). “Dr. Diamond, who has served on dozens of national medical organizations and has had a lifelong dedication to improving healthcare outcomes, has made a lasting impact on kidney patients and their loved ones through his work at KTC. I join the entire Maryland medical community in wishing him well in this next chapter!”

“Dr. Diamond is a great Marylander, and I congratulate him on reaching his new role as Chairman Emeritus,” said Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05). “Crucially, I thank him for his years of leadership and service to our community and country. At a time when many in America still struggle to get the care they need, we could use more advocates like Dr. Diamond.”

“Congratulations to Dr. Diamond on his new role and wishing him the best!” said Congressman Johnny Olszewski (MD-02).

At KTC, Dr. Diamond played a pivotal role in strengthening advocacy efforts and engagement with policymakers, healthcare professionals, and patient communities. His leadership helped shape policy discussions, foster partnerships, and advance KTC’s mission including recent efforts to advocate for enhanced cost reimbursement for living donors.

As Chairman Emeritus, Dr. Diamond will continue to serve as a trusted advisor to KTC while the organization broadens its focus. KTC remains dedicated to driving innovation and collaboration to improve kidney transplantation outcomes, exploring new opportunities to make a lasting impact in the field.

About the Kidney Transplant Collaborative 

The Kidney Transplant Collaborative (KTC) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing kidney transplants and removing financial and logistical barriers for kidney patients, donors, and their families. Unlike other initiatives, KTC is specifically focused on increasing the number of living donor transplants in the United States through policy advocacy, education, and community organizing. For more details, visit www.kidneytransplantcollaborative.com.