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    About the Alzheimer's Association Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapters

    About the Alzheimer's Association Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapters

    In January 2026, the Delaware Valley Chapter became the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter and the Delaware Chapter was established.
     
    • The Delaware Chapter serves New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties.
    • The Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter serves Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton and Philadelphia
    Counties in southern New Jersey are now served by the Greater New Jersey Chapter and the Greater Pennslyvania Chapter serves all other counties in Pennsylvania.

    Office locations in Delaware and Southeastern Pennsylvania

    Find help for Alzheimer’s and dementia at your local offices in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Call to scheule an appointment before visiting an office near you.

    Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
    399 Market Street, Suite 250
    Phladelphia, PA 19106
    M - F: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    (Visits by appointment only)
    215.561.2919

    Delaware Chapter
    Tower Office Park, 240 N. James St., Suite 100-A
    Newport, DE 19804
    (Visits by appointment only)
    302.633.4420

    Leadership and staff in Delaware and Pennsylvania

    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.

    Delaware Chapter Leadership

    David McShea
    Executive Director
    djmcshea@alz.org

    Ashley Mittelmeier
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
    aemittelmeier@alz.org

    Erica Holmes
    Manager, Programs
    erholmes@alz.org

    Sean Dwyer
    Director, Territory Government Affairs
    stdwyer@alz.org

    Lynn Phan
    Manager, Grassroots Advocacy
    lnphan@alz.org

    Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter Leadership

    Paul Geller
    Executive Director
    pjgeller@alz.org 

    Fran Gibbons
    Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's - Philadelphia
    fgibbons@alz.org

    Amba Kasongo
    Director, Programs
    ajkasongo@alz.org

    Michael Galvan
    Director, State Government Affairs, Pennsylvania
    mrgalvan@alz.org

    Luke Rayman
    Director, Territory Grassroots Advocacy 
    lmrayman@alz.org

    Communications | Media Contact

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    Community Board of Excellence

    Delaware Community Board of Excellence

    More information is coming soon about the Delaware Community Board of Excellence. Individuals interested in joining the board can contact, email David McShea.

    Southeastern Pennsylvania Communtiy Board of Excellence

    Chair: Tom Cassidy

    Members:

    • Danielle DiGregorio
    • Glen Gray
    • Bryant Greene
    • Courtney R. Lee, MD, MPH, MSHP
    • Bronwyn Martin
    • Bill Mikus
    • Spencer Palmer
    • Mike Russomano
    • Michael Schmeltzer
    • John Young


    Emeritus

    • Phil Gutis
    • George V. Hager, Jr.
    • Robert F. Marino
    • Jon Runyan

    rev. 4/2026

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