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    About Alzheimer's Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter

    About Alzheimer's Association, Central and Western Virginia Chapter

    The Alzheimer’s Association Central and Western Virginia Chapter provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers in Charlottesville, Roanoke and Harrisonburg.

    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 location in Central and Western Virginia

    Our 24/7 Helpline serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public, providing reliable information and support to all those who need assistance.

    Alzheimer's Association Charlottesville, VA Office
    1010 Ednam Center, Suite 203
    Charlottesville, VA 22903

    M - F: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
    434.973.6122
    To ensure we can assist you, contact us by phone or email prior to your visit.

    Central and Western Virginia 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.

    Leadership

    Lissa Greenlee
    Executive Director
    lagreenlee@alz.org

    Programs and Services

    Brooke Gill
    Program Manager and Volunteer Coordinator - Roanoke and Charlottesville
    begill@alz.org

    Eve Flippen
    BOLD Program Manager
    ekflippen@alz.org

    Development

    Sheri Owen
    Senior Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's - Charlottesville, Greater Augusta
    showen@alz.org

    Nikki Hicks
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's - Roanoke, New River Valley, Danville
    naustinhicks@alz.org

    Lindsey Parnell 
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's - Lynchburg, Harrisonburg
    loparnell@alz.org

    Olivia Hansen
    Senior Development Mangager, Do What You Love to End ALZ
    ophansen@alz.org


    Public Policy and Advocacy

    Josh Myers
    Director of Government Affairs, Virginia
    jlmyers@alz.org

    Karen Garner
    Advocacy Manager, Virginia
    khgarner@alz.org

    Marketing and Communications | Media Contact

    Jordan Broderick
    Central East Territory Marketing and Communications Director
    jsbroderick@alz.org | 703.766.9025

    Administration and Operations

    Tabitha Cox
    Regional Office Operations Manager
    tmcox@alz.org

    Board of Directors

    Chair

    • Christy Miller

    Members

    • E. Ray Dinstel
    • Donna Harper
    • Leslie Magee
    • ​Judy Mandell
    • Will Reifsteck
    • Sandy Saunders
    • Shareef Tahboub
    • David Trinkle, M.D.

    Join our team

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

    About Our Chapter

    The Alzheimer's Association Central and Western Virginia serves 51 cities and counties in the central and western regions of Virginia including Charlottesville, Danville, Harrisonburg, Lynchburg and Roanoke. We help all those facing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by providing support groups and educational resources, while advancing crucial research and public policy initiatives.

    Our mission: 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: A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.®

    The Alzheimer’s Association provides care and support

    The Alzheimer’s Association provides services to the central and western Virginia community. Our support groups are led by trained volunteers and are offered regularly. Our education programs for the general public, both online and in person, feature information on topics such as diagnosis, warning signs, communication, living with Alzheimer’s disease and caregiving techniques.

    Areas We Serve


    Below are the following cities and counties we serve:

    • Albemarle County
    • Alleghany County
    • Amherst County
    • Appomattox County
    • Augusta County
    • Bath County
    • Bedford City
    • Bedford County
    • Bland County
    • Botetourt County
    • Buckingham County
    • Buena Vista City
    • Campbell County
    • Carroll County
    • Charlottesville City
    • Covington City
    • Craig County
    • Culpeper County
    • Danville City
    • Floyd County
    • Fluvanna County
    • Franklin County
    • Galax City
    • Giles County
    • Grayson County
    • Greene County
    • Harrisonburg City
    • Henry County
    • Highland County
    • Lexington City
    • Louisa County
    • Lynchburg City
    • Madison County
    • Martinsville City
    • Montgomery County
    • Nelson County
    • Orange County
    • Page County
    • Patrick County
    • Pittsylvainia County
    • Pulaski County
    • Radfod City
    • Roanoke City
    • Roanoke County
    • Rockbridge County
    • Rockingham County
    • Salem City
    • Shenandoah County
    • Smyth County
    • Staunton City
    • Waynesboro City
    • Wythe County

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