Matilde Ladnier, MBA, RDN, LD, FNKF

Matilde Ladnier was born in Lima, Peru, and also lived in Chile and Venezuela during her childhood. She came to the United States to study English and pursue a university education. Motivated by a love for food and the belief that health is closely linked to nutrition, she chose to major in Nutrition and Dietetics.
With over thirty years of experience as a renal dietitian, Matilde has participated in research studies, managed anemia and mineral bone disease protocols, and trained numerous new renal dietitians. In collaboration with her company’s upper management and IT department, she has worked alongside other lead RDs to develop enhanced electronic documentation protocols and programs for dietitians.
Earlier in her career, as Chair of the local Council of Renal Nutrition, Matilde contributed to the development of rules and regulations for dialysis units in Texas that defined RD responsibilities. She also managed a dialysis unit serving 120 patients, overseeing operations and coordinating with physicians, nurses, dietitians, social workers, and technicians to ensure the delivery of safe and effective care.
As a fully bilingual professional, Matilde has supported DaVita in developing and translating educational materials and has contributed to the company’s blog. In her private practice, she assists patients in slowing the progression of early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). Recently, she had the opportunity to present at the 2025 NKF Spring Clinical Meetings and at local events, sharing her expertise in Home Hemodialysis and Peritoneal Dialysis.
In her spare time, Matilde enjoys playing tennis and pickleball, cooking meals from scratch, and traveling whenever the opportunity arises.