Gisela was diagnosed with IgA Nephropathy at the age of 14. Ultimately, it led to her kidney failure at the age of 38, requiring a kidney transplant. Luckily, she was able to avoid dialysis and received a pre-emptive transplant from her brother. Today, she wears many hats with the Foundation, but her primary focus is developing the brand to be the trusted resource for all IgA Nephropathy patients and caregivers.