Glen Kelly

Glen Kelley is a dedicated patient advocate who became involved in the field following his own health journey, which included receiving a heart transplant due to complications from prior cancer treatment, and later a kidney transplant after years on dialysis. He draws on this extensive personal experience to empower patients through support, education, and advocacy, with a particular focus on those living with advanced heart disease and organ transplantation. Mr. Kelley serves as the Patient Voice and Advocacy Leader for The Mended Hearts, Inc. and is a member of the Mended Hearts Europe Executive Committee. He previously served as the patient representative on the Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network (OPTN) Board of Directors, where he was responsible for policy and oversight of the United States organ donation and transplantation network.