Our advisory council represents a cross-section of our community and is an advocate for the bleeding disorders community. The members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization so that the funds raised directly affect results.
If interested in joining our Advisory Council, please contact us.
Chapter Advisory Council
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Joe RexPresident
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Bob GrahamBob Graham has Hemophilia A and hails from western New York State. Bob has been active in the bleeding disorders community since 1991, helping out at many camp programs over the years including Camp Red Sunrise. Bob also serves as the Public Policy Director for the New York State Bleeding Disorders Coalition, specializing in legislative advocacy for people with rare diseases. In 2021 Bob was recognized by the Every Life Foundation as the State Advocacy Patient Advocate of the year and in 2025 he received a NORD Rare Impact Community Champion award for his advocacy. Bob can often be seen wandering the halls of government in Albany with his trusty sidekick Bernie.
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Courtney DickensCourtney is from Jerome, Idaho and has been part of the bleeding disorder community for 23 years. She initially got involved with the bleeding disorder community when she was diagnosed with VWD and her parents needed more information to ensure proper care.
She decided to join the advisory board so that she was able to help others within the community and find ways to be more active within it as well. -
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Kyla Krieger
Chapter Staff
NBDF Idaho's staff is committed to making sure your voice is heard. If it concerns our cause, rest assured our staff is on it.
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Marlyn Walker, Executive DirectorHi, I’m Marlyn Walker. I was born and raised in Eastern Idaho and married my high school sweetheart in 1994, who lives with hemophilia. We have been married for over 30 years and have had the opportunity to live throughout Northern, Western, and Eastern Idaho.
I am the proud mother of seven children and grandmother to five wonderful grandchildren. Bleeding disorders are a meaningful part of our family’s story, with two of my daughters and one grandson also affected.
I have been honored to be part of the Idaho bleeding disorders community for many years and have had the privilege of watching it grow and strengthen. Over the past decade, I have served as a volunteer, program specialist, and now Executive Director. One of my greatest joys is helping families connect, find support, and grow stronger in their journey.
In my free time, I enjoy traveling, spending time with my family, sewing, and dreaming of becoming a better gardener.Executive Director
mwalker@bleeding.org
208.631.9729
