Meet our team

At Kidney Ally, we are driven by a shared passion for improving the lives of individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Founded by Ruth Kander, a highly experienced dietitian, and Carl Juresic, a kidney transplant patient with lived experience, our mission is simple: to empower those with CKD to take control of their health and thrive.

Our team combines decades of clinical expertise with real-life experiences, creating a unique and trusted resource for kidney disease management. Together, we continue to offer patients tools that offers personalised nutrition guidance, education, and support to help you live better and manage CKD effectively.
Carl Juresic
Founder & CEO
20 years lived experience as a kidney patient and 15 years experience at leading tech companies such as Meta and Uber.
Ruth Kander, BSc (Hons) RD MBDA AFHEA
Founder, Clinical Director
29 years in Renal Care, leading a world class team of Renal Dietitians.
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Meet our team

Our philosophy is simple — hire a team of diverse, passionate people and foster a culture that empowers you to do your best work.
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Olivia Rhye
Founder & CEO
Former co-founder of Opendoor. Early staff at Spotify and Clearbit.
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Phoenix Baker
Engineering Manager
Lead engineering teams at Figma, Pitch, and Protocol Labs.
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Lana Steiner
Product Manager
Former PM for Linear, Lambda School, and On Deck.