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. The mission of The Kimberly Coffey Foundation is to educate the public and healthcare professionals about bacterial meningitis (meningococcal meningitis) including the symptoms of the disease and the importance of prevention with vaccination.
Learn more about meningitis and the vaccines available to help protect you.
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.
We also advocate for healthcare policy for all vaccine-preventable diseases on local and national levels.
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.
As the Kimberly Coffey Foundation, we will be Kimberly’s voice. In doing so, we will honor Kimberly and continue her legacy.
The Kimberly Coffey Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization in New York, U.S.A.
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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.