The Kiara Kuenzler Legacy Fund

Honoring a Legacy of Compassion, Championing Mental Health for All

As Kiara Kuenzler’s remarkable tenure as President & CEO of Jefferson Center comes to a close, we celebrate her unwavering dedication to mental health and her profound impact on our community. Kiara’s leadership has transformed lives, expanded access to care, and championed the belief that mental health care, dignity and respect is something each person deserves.

To honor her legacy, we’re launching The Kiara Kuenzler Legacy Fund. This fund will continue her life-changing work by directly supporting individuals on their journey through substance use disorder treatment—ensuring they receive the compassionate, comprehensive care they need to rebuild their lives.

A Ripple That Keeps Expanding

Kiara’s impact is like a ripple in water—spreading outward, touching countless lives, and creating lasting change. Her work at Jefferson Center remains infinite, and we know her work will continue to shape a future where mental health care is accessible, equitable, and transformative. This vision is reflected in an art glass tribute piece that we will present to her at this year’s gala event, etched with the subtle movement of ripples forming an infinity symbol, a reminder that the change Kiara has set in motion will continue to grow, reaching more people in need.

Your Support Creates Lasting Change

• Expanding access to treatment for those in need
• Supporting Jefferson Center’s Navigation Services that provide wrap-around services, connection to benefits, and resource referrals
• Honoring Kiara’s legacy of empathy, advocacy, and action at Jefferson Center

Join Us in Celebrating Kiara’s Impact at Jefferson Center

Make a gift today and be part of the ever-expanding ripple of change that carries Kiara’s vision forward at Jefferson Center—ensuring that each person has the care they need, when they need it.