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Cleveland Area Chapter

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About us

The Alzheimer’s Association - Cleveland Area Chapter Chapter serves Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain counties, which are located in Northeast Ohio, with offices in Avon, Ashtabula, Cleveland, Chardon and Mentor.

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.

Financial information

The Cleveland Area 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 77% of  funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.

Board of Trustees – Cleveland Area Chapter

Board of Trustees
Brian J. Richardson, President
Collette Appolito
Lewis M. Baum, CPA
Robert L. Bazzarelli, CPA
Antony Bonavita
Christine Fears Branche
Craig M. Brown
Pablo A. Castro, III
Paul D. Coulter, Ph.D.
Janice L. Culver, CPA
Bonnie N. Dick
Robert A. Durham
Neil Golli
Betsy Johnson
Bonnie H. Marcus
Danielle M. Morris
Jim Nash
Steven G. Osgood
Jeffery K. Patterson
Esther Potash
Gail L. Sands
Marsha K. Spitz
Ronald C. Stansbury
Adrian D. Thompson
Matthew S. Wayne, MD, CMD
Jill Whelan

Professional Advisory Board
Matthew S. Wayne, MD, Chair
Stephen A. Baum, MD
James W. Campbell, MD
Philipp L. Dines, MD, PhD
David Fox, MD
Daniel R. Kendis, MD
Bruce Lamb, PhD
Gary Landreth, PhD
Alan Lerner, MD
Cynthia Moore-Hardy, FACHE
Christine F. Nelson, APRN, BC
Paula K. Ogrocki, PhD
Erin Rader, MSN, PMHCNS-BC
Stephen M. Rao, PhD
Stacey B. Rokoff, MSSA, LSW
William S. Schwab, MD, PhD, AGSF
Jeanne Sorrell, PhD, RN
Babak Tousi, MD, CMD, FACP

Staff Roster

Administration Department
Nancy B. Udelson, Executive Director
Melissa Fitzgerald, Communications and Marketing Specialist
Vicki Winner, Administrative Assistant

Development Department
Karen B. Bain, Director
Eleanor Abram, Development Manager
Sheryl Berman, Community Event Coordinator
Kelly Morrell, Community Event Coordinator

Finance Department
Nancy A. Douglas, CPA, Director
David Johnson, Accounting Manager

Program Department
Cheryl Kanetsky, LSW, MBA, Director
Steffani Baker, Education and Outreach Specialist
Janie Chambers, Respite Assistant
Brenda Durbin, Early Stage Program Assistant
Melissa Fitzgerald, Communications and Marketing Specialist
Doreen Kearney, RN-BC, Care Consultant
Kathy Koman, Helpline Coordinator
Mary Lambert, Education and Outreach Manager
Kerry Lanigan, Care Consultant
Rachel Levi, Clinical Outreach Specialist
Sally Ollerton, LSW, Early-Stage Program Coordinator
Mónica A. Olivera, Care Consultant
Maureen Ordman-Fike, Education and Outreach Specialist
Ann Paras, Referral Specialist
Gail Sands, Speakers Bureau Coordinator
Candy Thomas, MSSA, RDAD Care Consultant
Lauren Tortorici, LISW, MSSA, Clinical Care Coordinator
Mary Ann Walker, Care Consultant

Information Technology & Social Media
Thomas Prevett, Director


 


 

 



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