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About us
The Alzheimer’s Association - California Central Coast Chapter
Our mission
To eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Our vision
A world without Alzheimer's disease.
Our brand
The brand of the Alzheimer's Association represents who we are and what we do. It is both a visual symbol of our dual mission of people and science and a commitment that guides us in our daily work in research, advocacy, education, care consultation and support.
During the Association’s 26-year history, we have had five brand logos to reflect our evolution as an organization. The current version, adopted in February 2004, is part of a national public awareness campaign to make Alzheimer’s a national priority.
While we have changed our look over the years; we haven’t veered from our purpose: We’re still the Alzheimer's Association and our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.
Financial information
The California Central Coast Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations. The chapter uses 80% of funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.
Board of directors - California Central Coast Chapter
Sharon Kennedy, Chair
Todd Fearer, M.D., Vice Chair Santa Barbara County
Sue Lindemann, Vice Chair Ventura County
Lol Sorensen, Secretary
Jerry Bruns, M.D. Development
Deborah Brown
Michael C. Gerson
Robert Harbaugh, M.D.
Ross Hashemi
Robert Hirsch
Mike Malone
Alicia Morin
Melvin Schwimmer (Mel)
Executive Director
Rhonda Spiegel
rspiegel@centralcoastalz.org
Director of Finance and Operations
Carrie Wanek
cwanek@centralcoastalz.org
Director of Development
Sue Murphy
smurphy@centralcoastalz.org
Director of Programs
Arlene Stepputat, MA
mailto:astepputat@centralcoastalz.org
Director of Communications and Events
Catherine Remak
mailto:cremak@centralcoastalz.org
Database Manager
Genny Bolton
mailto:gbolton@centralcoastalz.org
Ventura County Staff
Area Director
Norma Featherston
nfeatherston@centralcoastalz.org
Care Consultant
Maryrose Caspary
mcaspary@centralcoastalz.org
Care Consultant
Laura Zavala
lzavala@centralcoastalz.org
Office Manager
Carol Swinney
cswinney@centralcoastalz.org
Special Events Manager/Fund Development
Keely Laurie
klaurie@centralcoastalz.org
Santa Barbara County Staff
Executive Director
Rhonda Spiegel
rspiegel@centralcoastalz.org
Director of Finance and Operations
Carrie Wanek
cwanek@centralcoastalz.org
Director of Development
Sue Murphy
smurphy@centralcoastalz.org
Director of Programs
Arlene Stepputat, MA
astepputat@centralcoastalz.org
Director of Communications and Events
Catherine Remak
cremak@centralcoastalz.org
Database Manager
Genny Bolton
gbolton@centralcoastalz.org
Human Resources - Office Manager
Darcie Simson
darcie.simson@alz.org
Area Director
Suzanne Hunt
shunt@centralcoastalz.org
Caregiver Consultant
Leslie Hardt
leslie.hardt@alz.org
Development Associate
Howard Harvey
howard.harvey@alz.org
Santa Maria Office Staff
Area Coordinator -Santa Maria Office
Roy Allen
rallen@centralcoastalz.org
805.636.6432
San Luis Obispo County Staff
Area Director
Sara Bartlett
sbartlett@centralcoastalz.org
Caregiver Consultant
Jessica Mezzapesa
jmezzapesa@centralcoastalz.org
Office Manager
Kay Goodwin
kgoodwin@centralcoastalz.org
Events Coordinator
Cyndi Wittmeyer
cwittmeyer@centralcoastalz.org
