About the Foundation
Our vision is a world without meningococcal meningitis.
The Kimberly Coffey Foundation was founded in memory of Kimberly Coffey, who passed away from Meningitis B in 2012.
Through our work, we serve as Kimberly’s voice—honoring her life and carrying forward her legacy.
The Kimberly Coffey Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in New York, U.S.A.
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Our vision is a world without meningococcal meningitis, so that no other family must endure the loss of a child or have a loved one experience the devastating effects of meningococcal meningitis.
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The logo for the Foundation features a lighthouse symbolizing Kim's shining beacon of light, guiding us all with knowledge of meningococcal meningitis - navigating us to a day when meningitis will be an illness of the past. The lighthouse also represents her love of the beach. And of course, it’s purple – her favorite color.
Board of Directors
Patti Wukovits, BSN, RN, AMB-BC
Executive Director
John A. Wukovits, III
Vice President
Jayann Finnegan
Secretary
Our Medical Council
Our medical council is made up of leading physicians and healthcare professionals at the forefront of meningococcal meningitis research, education, policy, and advocacy. Through medical counsel and review, the medical council provides support to the American Society for Meningitis Prevention and its supporting Foundations, the Kimberly Coffey Foundation and the Emily Stillman Foundation.
Dr. Mary Beth
Koslap-Petraco
Dr. Mary Beth Koslap-Petraco is a nurse practitioner in private practice, a Clinical Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University School of Nursing and a nurse consultant for the Immunization Action Coalition.
Dr. Paul Offit
Dr. Paul Offit is Director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Professor of Vaccinology and Pediatrics at the UPenn Perelman School of Medicine.
Dr. Gary Marshall
Dr. Gary Marshall is a Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at the University of Louisville School of Medicine.
Dr. Nathan Boonstra
Dr. Nathan Boonstra is a General Pediatrician at the Blank Children’s Pediatric Clinic in Des Moines Iowa.