About Our Chapter

About us	About Our Staff
Financial information	Areas we serve
Annual report	Office locations and phone numbers
Board of directors	Employment Opportunities

About us

The Greater Kentucky/Southern Indiana Alzheimer’s Association provides services to 125 counties across greater Kentucky and southern Indiana. Over 85,000 residents in our service area are affected by some form of dementia. Programs and Services provided to families and people with dementia include a 24 hour helpline; support groups; educational programs designed or caregivers, professionals and general education for the community; a speaker's bureau; a lending library with over 500 resources, including books, videos, DVDs and CDs; advocacy at all levels of government; and a newsletter.

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 Greater Kentucky/Southern Indiana 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 76% of funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.

Annual report and related financial documents

Fiscal Year 2006 Annual Report
Fiscal Year 2007 Annual Report
IRS 2008 Tax Form 990
FY 2008 Annual Report

Board of Directors – Greater Kentucky/Southern Indiana (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010)

Officers
Susan Pope, Chair
Sharon Reed, Vice Chair
Dr. Ben Schoenbachler, Secretary
Laura Wigglesworth, Treasurer

Directors
Richard Edelson, PhD
John Gallagher, M.D.
Helen Kientz
Steve Magre
Cathy Nagy
Karen Profitt Newman
Joe Rosenberg
Terry Smallwood
Neil Walkoff
Christine White

About Our Staff

	Teri Shirk joined the Association in early 2008. She spent the last twenty years in non-profit service and administration, including eight years as an executive. Teri holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati. She acts on behalf on the Board of Directors to provide the Association with strategic direction and administrative oversight.

	Tonya Cox joined the Association in 1995. She provides leadership and direction for the development, implementation and evaluation of Alzheimer’s Association programs and services in the Chapter including Helpline, education programs, support groups, Medic Alert + Safe Return, and the Best Friends Day Center. Tonya holds a Masters in Social Work from the University of Kentucky. Tonya presents locally and nationally on dementia care and she is a co-author of two books on activities and dementia: The Best Friends Book of Alzheimer’s Activities Volume 1 and The Best Friends Book of Alzheimer’s Activities Volume 2.

	Jan Penick has been Vice President of Finance for the Greater Kentucky and Southern Indiana Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association since May of 2003. Her professional background includes financial, human resources and business management in multi-industry, profit and nonprofit, international and national corporations. She is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University and attended the Non Profit Financial Accounting program at Bellarmine University.

	Ellen Kershaw, Vice President for Public Policy, coordinates advocacy efforts to improve the quality of life for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders, their families and caregivers, providing leadership to volunteers in setting policy priorities and strategy to change laws, rules, regulations, governmental programs, services and protections for all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease.

	DeeAnna Esslinger serves the Alzheimer’s Association as the Vice President of Development. She joined the Association in March of 2004 and oversees all fundraising for the Chapter including special events, major gifts, planned giving, grants and donations. She is a graduate of the University of Louisville and holds a certificate of Non Profit Leadership from Bellarmine University. Her background includes events management with the Kentucky Derby Festival, accounts management with MCI Telecommunications, and membership development with the Southern Indiana Chamber of Commerce and Louisville Chamber of Commerce.

	Debbie Lacy Goodman graduated Cum Laude from Western Kentucky University with a BS degree in Business Management. After 20+ years in operations management for small businesses she made a career change to work in the non-profit sector. As Vice President of Public Awareness & Community Relations for the Alzheimer’s Association, Debbie is responsible for raising public awareness and establishing strategic business and community partnerships in the 125 counties covered by the Chapter.