Marina Narvarte

Marina Narvarte serves as Founder and CEO of Your Kidney, My Kidney, Our Kidney, a 501c3 nonprofit in Lodi, California. The organization focuses on community awareness of kidney disease, advocacy for patients and families, promotion of living donors, and provision of direct resources including support groups, blood drives, health outreach events, fundraisers, and financial assistance. Narvarte founded the nonprofit after witnessing her daughter's 17-year struggle with kidney disease and the challenges faced by patients and their families. Prior to this role, she spent over nine years as director of the Lodi Chamber of Commerce and worked in a state assembly position. Her expertise centers on community service, advocacy, event coordination, and guest speaking to advance nonprofit missions. Narvarte maintains active board and membership roles with the American Heart Association Central Valley, San Joaquin Junior League, Lodi Women's Club, multiple local chambers including Lodi, Stockton, and Central Valley Asian, and serves as an ambassador for Donor West Network. She has received recognition including a cover feature in Her Life magazine and coverage in San Joaquin County magazine. Her educational background includes a GED, classes in Japan, Thompson Direct certification, and three years of training through the Western Association Chamber Executive program.