About us
The Alzheimer’s Association - Heart of America Chapter serves 66 counties in Kansas and Missouri and is the trusted resource for vital information, education, training, support programs and services to more than 50,000 individuals and nearly 200,000 family members and care partners in our service area suffering the emotional, physical and financial challenges of Alzheimer's disease. The Heart of America 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.
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.
Staff
Shana Althouse, L.M.S.W.
Outreach Coordinator
shana.althouse@alz.org
Juliette B. Bradley
Director of Communications
juliette@bradleyproject.net
Executive Director
debra.brook@alz.org
Susana Chavez
Hispanic Outreach Coordinator
susana.chavez@alz.org
Nicole W. Clifford
Director of Donor Development
nicole.clifford@alz.org
Karen Clond, L.M.S.W.
Dementia Care Specialist
karen.clond@alz.org
Brenda Gregg, MS
Dementia Care Specialist
brenda.gregg@alz.org
Debbie Holroyd
Dementia Care Specialist
debbie.holroyd@alz.org
Jan Horn
Director of Operations and Corporate Relations
jan.horn@alz.org
Kelly Jones L.M.S.W.
Community Connections Coordinator
kelly.jones@alz.org
Trisha McClanahan
Walk Director and Special Events Manager
trisha.mcclanahan@alz.org
Cindy Miller, LPN
Dementia Care Specialist
cindy.miller@alz.org
Michelle Niedens, L.S.C.S.W.
Director of Education, Programs and Public Policy
michelle.niedens@alz.org
Clemme Rambo, MA
Outreach Coordinator
clemme.rambo@alz.org
Jeanne Reeder, L.M.S.W.
Dementia Care Specialist
jeanne.reeder@alz.org
Beth Sherry
Accountant/Controller
beth.sherry@alz.org
Carol Smith
Receptionist
carol.smith@alz.org
Shawna Sorenson
Event and Social Media Coordinator
shawna.sorenson@alz.org
Lora Swartzendruber, L.M.S.W.
Dementia Care Specialist
lora.swartzendruber@alz.org
Susan Wagner
Donations Processor
susan.wagner@alz.org
John von Wedell
Outreach Coordinator
john.vonwedell@alz.org
Amy Yeager, L.M.S.W.
Dementia Care Specialist
amy.yeager@alz.org
Board of Directors
Chris Jones, President
Joseph P. Platt, Treasurer
Debbie Biehl, Secretary
David Marks, Past President
John C.Aisenbrey
Benjamin J. Biller
Kay Gaffney
Jane Dickinson Kress
Mike Levitan
Erin L. Margolin
Cathy Tivol Maslan
David R. Schlee
Mary K. Stadler
Rob Sweatt
Richard Wetzel
Suzanne Williams
Program and Education Advisory Committee
Dr. Heather Anderson, University of Kansas Scool of Medicine, Neurology Department
Dr. Lynn Lyon, Neurologist
Dr. Nevada Lee, Internal Medicine
Launa Boston, LCSW, Jefferson Health Care
Becky Fast, LMSW, Office of Congressman Dennis Moore
Nina Chen, PhD, CFLE, University of Missouri Extension
Carole Ellison, Caregiver
Judy Goodhue, RN, Caregiver
Penny Shaffer, RN, MS, Johnson County Community College
Laura Miles, Care Connection for Aging Services, Warrensburg, MO
Jacqueline Talman, HCA Midwest Division
Leonor Solis, Guadalupe Center
