About us

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
Creating a world without Alzheimer's disease while optimzing quality of life for individuals and their families.

Staff

     Robert Stephens, Executive Director
     Lydia Lambert, Finance and Operations Director
     Jennifer Haneline, Program Director
     Ruth Fontenot, Director of Development, Public Affairs & Advocacy
     Lauren Sullivan, Regional Direcor, Alexandria Area
     Faye Simpson, Accounting Manager
     Elena Lacour, Regional Director - Greater New Orleans area
     Tammi Philyaw - Regional Director, Shreveport area
     Konni Champagne, Event Director
     Ashley Finney, Assistant Regional Coordinator - Baton Rouge & Lafayette area
     Stacey Burke, Regional Director, Monroe area
     Fannie Holland, Social Services Coordinator
    

Financial information

The Louisiana Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association 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 80% funds raised for programs, services and research efforts.

Louisiana Chapter Board of Directors

Officers

Mary Noel, RN - New Orleans - Chair
Jay Rive - New Orleans - Vice Chair
Joe Clements- Baton Rouge - Baton Rouge - Treasurer
Joni Juergens - Lafayette - Secretary
Katie Sivils - Monroe - Past Chair

Directors

Dr. Glenn Ally - Lafayette
Joan Bergman - Covington
Jennifer Bass - West Monroe
Laurel Bertrand - Lake Charles
Ricky Bonin - Broussard
Wally Broussard - Lafayette
Patricia DeMichele - New Orleans
Angela Gauthier - Baton Rouge
Jeff Hall - Alexandria/Pineville
Alethea Lindsay - Shreveport
Willie Mount -Lake Charles
Ed Pennington - Monroe
Paul Pratt - Shreveport
Steve Rainey - Shreveport
Kim Rainwater - Shreveport
Jay Riv'e - New Orleans
Rose Ann St.Romain - Mansura
Keith Weisheit - Houma
Ray Yandle - Lafayette - Board Member Emeritus