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
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
Nancy Brown, MBA, Vice President of Development
brownn@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 ext. 134
Fax: 727-578-2286
Connie Roman, CPA, Vice President Finance
romanc@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 ext. 132
Fax: 727-578-2286
Christine Giresi, LMSW, Vice President of Programs
giresic@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 133
Fax: 727-578-2286
Catherine Cruikshank, PhD, Regional Director of Education / Program Specialist
cruikshankc@alzflgulf.org
Sunshine Professional Center
8220 Bonita Beach Road
Suite # 223
Bonita Beach, FL 34135
Office: 239-405-7008
Fax: 239-405-7038
Melinda Faires, Receptionist & Volunteer Cooridinator
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
Beth Fountain, Helpline Specialist
fountainb@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 800-272-3900
Fax: 727-578-2286
Sue Fox, Program Specialist
foxs@alzflgulf.org
3277A Fruitville Road, Suite 1
Sarasota, FL 34237
Office: 800-272-3900
Fax: 727-578-2286
Candace Frankland, Finance Administrative Assistant
franklandc@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 124
Fax: 727-578-2286
Katie Hood, Special Events Coordinator(North Region)
hoodk@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 128
Fax: 727-578-2286
Jane Johnson, Operations Manager
johnsonj@alzflgulf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 125
Fax: 727-578-2286
Erin Killian, Program Specialist
killiane@alzflgulf.org
4075 Tamiami Trail #2
Port Charlotte, FL 33952
Office: 941-235-7470
Fax: 941-235-7473
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
Kara McClatchy, Special Events Coordinator (South Region)
mcclatchyk@alzflgulf.org
3277A Fruitville Road, Suite 1
Sarasota, FL 34237
Office: 941-365-8883
Fax: 941-365-8885
Neil McMullen, MBA, Donor Relations Officer
mcmullenn@alzflguilf.org
14010 Roosevelt Blvd., #709
Clearwater, FL 33762-3862
Office: 727-578-2558 x 129
Fax: 727-578-2286
Helen Nider, Program Specialist
niderh@alzflgulf.org
3277A Fruitville Road, Suite 1
Sarasota, FL 34237
Office: 941-365-8883
Fax: 941-365-8885
TaWanna Noel, Program Specialist
noelt@alzflgulf.org
309 North Parsons Avenue
Brandon, FL 33510
Office: 813-684-1296
Fax: 813-685-7213
Vacant, Program Specialist
Please contact Erin Killian at:
3277A Fruitville Road, Suite 1
Sarasota, FL 34237
Office: 941-365-8883
Fax: 941-365-8885
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
Lisa Rodriguez, Program Specialist
rodriguezl@alzflgulf.org
The Hainz Professional Center
134 N. Ridgewood Drive, Suite 17
Sebring, FL 33870
Office: 863-385-3444
Fax: 863-385-0305
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
Charlotte Howard, Brandon
Secretary
Gary McQuaid, Plant City
Directors
Edwin M. Boyer, Esq., Sarasota
Aryn L. Harrison Bush, Ph.D., Lakeland
Jeffrey Dolden, Naples
Paul G. Hasting, Sarasota
Margarita Nunez, M.D., Tampa
Stephanie Shaw Pastor, Bradenton
Joseph Raissi, MBA, St. Petersburg
Kim Spencer, Punta Gorda
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 1982, 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 2010 there were 196,678 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 59 people of all ages has Alzheimer's disease. In the State of Florida it is one in every 36 people. In the areas served by the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter it is 1 in every 30 and in four of the Chapter's counties 1 every 18 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 24 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 523,463 people living with Alzheimer's disease in the State of Florida. That represents nearly 10% of the estimate 5.4 M cases in the United States.
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