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Orange County Chapter

Board of Directors
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Our Mission

The Alzheimer's Association  Orange County Chapter is dedicated to promoting brain health in the general community, advancing research, and providing services, education and advocacy for individuals, families and the community affected by Alzheimer's disease and related memory disorders.

Our Vision

It is our vision that all people with Alzheimer's disease or related memory disorders in our community receive the quality care they need in comfortable, dignified, accessible settings.  All family members and significant others will receive the appropriate education, assistance, and support they need in coping with the challenges that accompany caring for someone with a memory disorder.  And we will ultimately live in a world without Alzheimer's disease.

The Alzheimer’s Association  Orange County Chapter is one of 77 chapters across the United States based in local communities to provide services to families and those affected with the disease. We provide a variety of programs including our 24/7 Helpline, patient and family services and educational programs. It is our vision that all people with Alzheimer's disease or related memory disorders in our community receive the quality care they need in comfortable, dignified, accessible settings.  All family members and significant others will receive the appropriate education, assistance, and support they need in coping with the challenges that accompany caring for someone with a memory disorder.  And we will ultimately live in a world without Alzheimer's disease. 

Executive Committee

Paul Wexler, Board Chairman
Martin Furman, Treasurer
Michael A. Sanchez, Secretary
Kirsten Mangers, Ad Hoc
Pat M. Soldano, Ad Hoc/Policy

Board Members

Melvin Benner
Richard Bonadio
Jacqueline DuPont, Ph.D.
Michelle Egerer
Sonia Garcia
Kevin Nowicki, J.D.
Bill Pfost
Andrew Phillips

Advisory Board Members

Kevin Bigelow
Jim Carter
Harry Crowell
Debbie Guibord
Stephen Grimm
Lawrence Hartley
Michelle Jordan
Frank LaFerla, Ph.D.
Beverly Redfern
Dr. W. Ron Redmond
Gary Tucker

Past Board Chairs

Mark A. Coffman
Charles A. Conine
Joan Dashiell
Maria Estrada, LCSW
Richard D. Hamill, Ph.D.
Nina L. Harper
Mark Headland
Steven E. LaMar
Micah Leslie, J.D.
Donald E. Power
Jeff Saccacio, C.P.A., P.F.S., Ch.F.C
Mitchell Samuelson, J.D.
Loren Shook