About Us
The Alzheimer’s Association - Florida Gulf 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.
Financial Information
The Alzheimer's Association - Florida Gulf 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 83% of all funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.
Annual Report
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Gloria Smith, President & CEO
smithg@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 123
Fax: 727-578-2286
Chuck Albrecht, MBA, COO
albrechtc@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 121
Fax: 727-578-2286
Lisa Milne, Vice President of Programs
milnel@alzflguilf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 133
Fax: 727-578-2286
Lori Sims, C.F.R.E, Vice President of Development
simsl@alzflgulf.org
3277-A Fruitville Road, Suite 1
Sarasota, FL 34237
Office: 941-365-8883 X 5
Fax: 941-365-8885
A.J. Cipperly, Program Specialist
cipperlya@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558
Fax: 727-578-2286
Catherine Cruikshank, PhD, Regional Director of Education / Program Specialist
ccruikshank@alz.org
Sunshine Professional Center
8220 Bonita Beach Road
Suite # 223
Bonita Beach, FL 34135
Office: 239-405-7008
Fax: 239-405-7038
Rachel Farinas, Special Events Coordinator - North Region
farinasr@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 129
Fax: 727-578-2286
Melinda Faires, Receptionist & Volunteer Coordinator
fairesm@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 120
Fax: 727-578-2286
Jerry Fisher, M.S.W., Program Specialist
fisherj@alzflgulf.org
4108 Lamson Avenue
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Office: 352-688-4537
Fax: 352-688-2291
Sue Fox, Program Specialist
foxs@alzflgulf.org
3277A Fruitville Road, Suite 1
Sarasota, FL 34237
Office: 941-365-8883
Fax: 941-365-8885
Katie Hood, Director of Development
hoodk@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558
Fax: 727-578-2286
Peggy Macaluso, Director of Client Advocacy/Program Specialist
Macalusop@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 130
Fax: 727-578-2286
Nicole Melnick, Special Events Coordinator, South Region
melnickn@alzflgulf.org
3277A Fruitville Road, Suite 1
Sarasota, FL 34237
Office: 941-365-8883
Fax: 941-365-8885
Helen Nider, Program Specialist
niderh@alzflgulf.org
3277A Fruitville Road, Suite 1
Sarasota, FL 34237
Office: 941-365-8883
Fax: 941-365-8885
Patty Owens, Accounting Specialist
owensp@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558
Fax: 727-578-2286
Nancy Parente, Senior Bilingual Services Specialist
parenten@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 126
Fax: 727-578-2286
Emily Reese, Program Specialist
reesee@alzflgulf.org
Sunshine Professional Center
8220 Bonita Beach Road
Suite # 223
Bonita Beach, FL 34135
Office: 239-405-7008
Fax: 239-405-7038
Katie Scott, Program Specialist
scottk@alzflgulf.org
3277A Fruitville Road, Suite 1
Sarasota, FL 34237
Office: 941-365-8883
Fax: 941-365-8885
Stefanie A. Thompson, M.A., Senior Program Specialist
thompsons@alzflgulf.org
The Hainz Professional Center
134 N. Ridgewood Drive, Suite 17
Sebring, FL 33870
Office: 863-385-3444
Fax: 863-292-9603
Or mailing to: P.O. Box 1901
Sebring, FL 33871
Stefanie A. Thompson, Senior Program Specialist
thompsons@alzflgulf.org
Located in the Arts Ensemble International Building
1000 American Superior Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Office: 863-292-9210
Fax: 863-292-9603
Christopher Wilcox, Program Specialist
wilcoxc@alzflgulf.org
Located in the Arts Ensemble International Building
1000 American Superior Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Office: 863-292-9210
Fax: 863-292-9603
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Volunteer Board of Directors – Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
Officers
Chair
Alan Silverglat, Lakewood Ranch*
Contact via the Clearwater Office
14010 Roosevelt Blvd. #709
Clearwater, Fl 33762-3862
Vice-Chair
Andrew Weintraub, Palm Harbor
Treasurer
Paul Hasting, Sarasota
Secretary
Charlotte Howard, Brandon
Directors
Brad Beatty, Winter Haven
Edwin M. Boyer, Esq., Sarasota
Aryn L. Harrison Bush, Ph.D., Lakeland
Jeffrey Dolden, Naples
David Golllins, Lutz
William Haley, Ph.D., Tampa
Joe Raissi, MBA, St. Petersburg
Stephanie Shaw Pastor, Bradenton
Kim Spencer, Punta Gorda
Patricia Turner, R.N.B.A., Tampa
Tom Wellner, St. Petersburg
* Also a member of the National Alzheimer's Association's Board of Directors
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Our History
The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter was founded in 1984, known then as the Tampa Bay Chapter it served Pinellas, Hillsborough and Polk counties. In 1999, the West Central Florida Chapter was merged with the Tampa Bay Chapter adding Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Sumter counties increasing the Chapter's service region to seven counties. In 2003, the Sarasota/Manatee Chapter and the Southwest Florida Chapters were merged into the Tampa Bay Chapter. These mergers added Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardy, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee, and Sarasota counties to the Chapter's service region. With this expansion, the Tampa Bay Chapter changed its name to the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter to better reflect its comprehensive 17 county service region.
Within the 17 counties that comprise the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs estimates that in 2011 there were 172,229 people living with Alzheimer's disease and this number does not include the Snowbirds who reside in the region during the Winter months.
There are only eight states with higher incidence of Alzheimer's than that within our Chapter's service region. Nationally one in every 58 people of all ages has Alzheimer's disease. In the State of Florida it is one in every 41 people. In the areas served by the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter 1 in every 33 people of all ages has Alzheimer's disease!
The Florida Gulf Coast Chapter meets the challenge of such overwhelming numbers through a dedicated staff of 25 based out of eight regional offices and our Memory Mobile - a mobile office that targets rural and inner city communities.
It is estimated that there are 459,806 people living with Alzheimer's disease in the State of Florida. That represents nearly 9% of the 5.2 M cases in the United States.
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