Nadia Bodkin

Pharm.D., M.S/ Owner of Blaze Therapeutics.

Nadia Bodkin, Pharm.D., M.S. is a seasoned rare disease patient advocate, born with three main rare conditions herself. Immediately after graduation, Nadia went straight into patient advocacy through EDSers United, a foundation she founded as a student. Nadia has held leadership positions at several rare disease advocacy focused organizations assisting in everything between nonprofit management to event planning. She is currently the Chief Executive Officer for Blaze Therapeutics and is one of the founding members of New Love Ventures. Nadia also facilitates the coordination of the Rare Advocacy Movement's activities along with her fellow RAM colleagues. Nadia functions on the premise that she is to make the most of the time that she has left on this earth. With this time, Nadia is determined to make a difference in the lives of those affected by rare conditions, U.S. Veterans, and other like-minded individuals through advocacy and facilitating collaboration amongst all rare disease stakeholders that aim to improve lives.