Alabama Chapter Board of Directors

Brandon McBay
Board President

Daniel New

Daniel brings over a decade of experience at the intersection of healthcare, data strategy, and nonprofit leadership. As the Director of Business Intelligence at Dragonfly Health, he leads enterprise-wide analytics efforts that drive strategic growth, operational performance, and improved patient outcomes. Daniel is known for building scalable data programs that turn complexity into clarity and empower executive decision-making.

Daniel is the President and founder of The McNew Project, a 501(c)(3)* nonprofit organization that channels community energy into funding charitable and scientific initiatives, with Alzheimer's advocacy at its core. Under his leadership, The McNew Project hosts the Royal ALZ Gala, an annual event supporting the Alzheimer’s Association of Alabama. This year's event will be the 4th annual, where they plan to raise $200,000 - making their total contribution over $400,000 in just a four year period.

His background in healthcare operations and administration, paired with a deep understanding of analytics and organizational strategy, gives him a unique lens on the challenges facing patients, families, and the systems that support them. Daniel holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from the University of St. Francis and a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Outside of his professional work, Daniel is a classically trained singer and avid traveler. He finds joy in music and discovering new perspectives across the globe. He lives in Mountain Brook, Alabama with his husband Brandon, where they enjoy hosting friends, practicing yoga, staying active in the community, and loving on their two pup children, Tucker and Maverick.

Scott Heald

Mr. Heald has over 25 years of financial and operational leadership experience. He is currently Director of Asset Management and Underwriting for Medical Properties Trust, a publicly traded healthcare Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) headquartered in Birmingham, AL. In his role, he is responsible for a portfolio of domestic and European hospital properties and relationships with the healthcare systems who operate those hospitals on a day-to-day basis. Additionally, Mr. Heald is responsible for due diligence activities and overall evaluation around potential new investments to Medical Properties Trust’s hospital real estate portfolio.

Mr. Heald has been honored to serve on the Board of the Alzheimer’s Association Alabama Chapter since May of 2022. He volunteers to serve in loving memory of his grandmother, Katherine Davis, who was lost to Alzheimer’s disease. Mr. Heald is deeply committed to the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Outside of his professional and community endeavors, Mr. Heald enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons, exercise, travel, reading and music.
 

Kimberly Stephens

Domit Investment Group, President and Zyne Family Foundation, President, Kimberly is a Birmingham native and graduated from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa in 2005 with a bachelor’s degree in Business.

She has been a supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association since 2015, when her family participated in their first Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Birmingham to share their mother’s early onset diagnosis. She is very active within our local chapter and served as the Birmingham Walk Chair from 2017-2023. Since 2018, she has been a member of the Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) and currently serves as the Advocacy Ambassador to Senator Tommy Tuberville. 

She has a large Catholic Lebanese family and is a very active member at St. Elias Maronite Catholic Church. When she is not volunteering or working she loves to travel and check out new spots around town, while also spending time with family and friends.
 

Michelle Lorino

Michelle graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor's in Marketing and began working at STERIS, where she has been for the past 22 years.  Currently, she manages all Customer Operations for the IMS division of STERIS.  

In 2017, she started volunteering with the Alzheimer's Association where she served as co-chair for the Birmingham Walk to End Alzheimer’s for 7 years.  From there, she joined the Board of Directors of the Alzheimer's Association: Alabama Chapter and co-chaired the Executive Leadership Team, educating participants about the Alzheimer's Association and mentoring them in their fundraising efforts.   

In her spare time, she enjoys Alabama Football - Roll Tide! and spending time with family and friends. 
 

Beth Chambers

Beth Chambers is a dedicated professional with over 18 years of experience in account management, sales, and customer service at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. In her current role as District Account Manager she brings a wealth of expertise in client relations, strategic planning, and healthcare management.

Throughout her career, Beth has developed a deep understanding of healthcare systems, which she leverages to support the Association's mission of advancing research and providing care for those affected by Alzheimer's disease.

Beth holds a Master’s Degree from the University of North Alabama and is passionate about making a positive impact in the community, especially in support of those living with Alzheimer’s. She resides in Florence, Alabama, with her husband and two children, where they are actively involved in local initiatives that promote health and well-being.

As a board member, Beth is committed to contributing her knowledge and expertise to further the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission and enhance its impact. She looks forward to working with fellow board members to advocate for families and individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease.

 

Zabi Hotaki

Dr. Hayley DeGraaff

Founder/Owner Advanced Life Clinic, Dr. Hayley DeGraaff is an Arkansas native and a graduate of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After pursuing training in the field of anti-aging medicine, Dr. DeGraaff opened Advanced Life Clinic in 2004, starting with simple anti-aging procedures, but quickly adopting an overall integrative practice, offering women’s health, lifestyle coaching, weight loss and wellness. 
 

Harrison Adams

Husband, girl dad, family man, CEO at Specialist Management Solutions (SMS), golfer, college football fanatic (War Eagle), 2x state champion. Harrison got involved as a result of his mother and aunt both being diagnosed and eventually losing them to Alzheimer's. He has been involved for over 7 years now and hopes to not only find a cure, but to bring awareness to those who find themselves in a similar journey and realize they are not alone 
 

David George

Ethan Hiatt