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The Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Richmond 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 Greater Richmond 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.

Annual report

Click here to review our 2011 Annual Report. 

 

Strategic plan

 

Board of Directors

Officers

President
Matt Harper
MeadWestvaco Corp.

 

Vice President
Vacant


Treasurer
Marie Kolendo
Genworth Financial


Secretary
Brenda D. Mitchell
Crater Community Hospice, Inc.


Past President
Michael Larkin
Genworth Financial Agency, Inc.


Directors
John H. Beasley
MeadWestvaco Corp.

Betty Fahed
Wills Financial Group

Nick Faraone
Senior Solutions of Richmond

Arlene Hayes
Altria

Valerie Hopson-Bell
ElderCare Connections, LLC

Frank McCarthy
Visiting Angels

Scott Paciocco
MassMutual Financial Group

Russell Perkins

Shannon Riviere
Flight Attendant, American Airlines

Lynne Seward
A Grace Place

Ivan K. Tolbert
Inventory of Solutions

Chet Wade
Dominion Resources

Thelma Bland Watson, Ph.D.
The Capital Area Agency on Aging

Andrea Yoak
Attorney, ThompsonMcMullan

Steven Zabel
Genworth Financial


 

Staff

CEO Sherry Peterson, M.S.W.
Director of Communications Paul Miller
Development Director Ashleigh Moody, CFRE
Director of Finance and Operations Kevin Northrop, M.B.A.
Program Director Mary Ann Johnson, M.A.

Branch Coordinators

 

 

 

Ellie Galloway
(Middle Peninsula/Northern Neck)

Lori Myers
(Fredericksburg)

Felicia Epps, M.Ed.
(Tri-Cities)

Walk Manager Sandy Grady
Family Care Coordinator Nancy Lentz
Program Assistant Merle Kahn
Care Consultant Jessica Samet
Development Assistant John Peterman
Grant Writer Alyssa McBride, M.P.A.
Office Manager  Fran Foster
State Public Policy Director  Carter Harrison



Our history

The Alzheimer's Association Greater Richmond Chapter was established in 1981 with the organization of a single family support group and became a Chapter of the National Alzheimer's Association in 1983. In its beginning, the Chapter was composed exclusively of dedicated volunteers. Over the years, the Chapter has grown to include three branch offices in Fredericksburg, Gloucester, andTri-Cities and a headquarters office in Richmond.

Tremendous Chapter growth occurred as awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and the existence of local services grew. The number of support groups increased, helpline coverage expanded, safe return education was created, educational programs expanded, and public policy advocacy increased.

As the Greater Richmond Chapter continues to grow, it remains dedicated to research for the prevention, cure, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, education of professionals and the general public regarding the nature of the disease, and provision of support and assistance to those with the disease and their families. Our mission will continue to coincide with that of the national association through research, education, advocacy, and services to patients and families.

 



Alzheimer's Association

Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's
Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the world's leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.