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    About Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland Area Chapter

    About Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland Area Chapter

    The Cleveland Area Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association serves individuals and families living in five Northeast Ohio counties: Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain.

    We offer a broad range of free educational programs, care consultations, advocacy opportunities and support groups, and our mission funds advancements in Alzheimer's and dementia research and treatments.

    The community is encouraged to check out local support groups and educational programs offered both in-person and virtually.

    The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

    Office locations in the Cleveland area


    Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland Area Chapter
    3 Summit Park Drive, #550
    Independence, OH 44131

    Our office is open to the community Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Friday hours are by appointment only.

    P: 216.342.5556
    F: 216.831.8585

    Chapter leadership and staff

    Our chapter is led by a team of staff and volunteers dedicated to making life better for individuals living with dementia, their caregivers, family members and future generations.

    Executive Director
    Melissa Zapanta Shelton | 216.770.7599

    Communications 
    Katie Kirby | Director of PR and Communications | 312.282.5916
    Patricia Carroll | Senior Manager of PR and Communications | 937.610.7007

    Development
    Seana Dailey | Senior Director of Development | ​216.342.5566
    Jennie Buckwalter | Donor Advisor | 937.949.1263
    Liv Passe | Development Manager (Gala and The Longest Day) | 216.342.5581

    Polly (Mytinger) Kauffman | Walk Director, Cleveland | 216.342.5571
    Ashley Hendricks | Walk Manager, Lake/Geauga & Ashtabula | 216.342.5604
    Austin Stull | Walk Manager, Lorain | 216.342.5593 

    Programs and Services
    Mary Ertle | Program Director | 216.342.5606
    Jessica Friedman | Clinical Manager | 216.342.5599
    Lexi Ritt | Program Manager (Support Groups and Early-stage Services) | 216.273.4228
    Mary Schwarz | Program Manager, Education | 216.342.5611
    Frederick Knuckles | Program Manager, DEI Outreach | 216.342.5607
    Yazmin Mueller | Program Manager, DEI Outreach | 216.342.5556

    Public Policy
    Trey Addison | Public Policy Director | 614.549.6735
    Steve Olding | Public Policy and Public Affairs Manager | 513.632.3821
    Camren Harris | Public Policy Manager | 614.643.2134

    Grants and Operations
    Cheryl Kanetsky | Director of Mission Support and Grant Initiatives | 234.284.2747
    Dawn Loconti | Mission Support | 216.342.5578

    Health Systems
    Amy Boehm | Health Systems Director | 937.610.0933

    Accounting and Finance

    DiAnn Guerrero | Accounting Manager | 312.500.4938

    Chapter Board

    Mike Moscarino, Chapter Board Chair
     
    Brian Appleby, M.D.
    Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals
    Ryan Bilsky
    Huntington Bank
    Laura Caso
    Ruth Elliott
    Community Leader
    Rita Gaertner
    Beverage Distributors Inc.
    Karen Gorman Jones
    South Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools
    Tameka Hale
    Pregnancy Solutions
    Chris Herbruck
    Gallagher Benefit Services
    Bill Herzog
    Community Leader
    Adam J. Hollingsworth
    Jones Day
    Amy Kullik
    Fisher & Phillips, LLP
    Sam B. Martello
    RBC Wealth Management
    Kristin McAdams
    Keller Williams
    Allen J. Mistysyn
    The Sherwin-Williams Company
    Ann S. Paras
    Community Leader
    Barb Sacks
    Community Leader
    Matt Siebert
    CertaPro Painters
    Maria Stewart
    Home Instead CLE

    Emeritus Board Members

    Bob Bazzarelli
    Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland
    Bonnie Marcus 
    Community Leader

    Join our team

    Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by volunteering at the Cleveland Area Chapter, working with us at the Alzheimer's Association in Cleveland Ohio or joining our team nationwide. Explore volunteer opportunities and career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.

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