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    About the Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter

    About the Alzheimer's Association Iowa Chapter

    The Alzheimer’s Association Iowa Chapter provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers in all 99 Iowa counties, Union county in South Dakota and Jo Daviess, Carroll, Henry, Rock Island, and Whiteside counties in Illinois.

    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.


    Contact Us:

    Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900
    General Email: iowa@alz.org

    Office locations in Iowa 

    Find help for Alzheimer’s and dementia at your local offices throughout Iowa. Call to schedule an appointment before visiting an office near you.

    Des Moines/Central Iowa Office
    1415 28th St., Suite 430
    West Des Moines, IA 50266
    515.440.2722

    Cedar Rapids Area Office
    1120 Depot Ln. SE, Suite 100
    Cedar Rapids, IA 52401

    Greater Quad Cities Area Office
    1225 E. River Dr., Suite 130
    Davenport, IA 52803

    Sioux City Area Office
    3535 Southern Hills Dr., Building D
    Sioux City, IA 51106

    Iowa 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 Team

    Executive Director
    Doug Bickford
    dabickford@alz.org
    515.218.2672
     

    Communications Director
    Lauren Livingston
    lrlivingston@alz.org
    515.218.2678

    Program Director
    Jessica Duncan
    jsduncan@alz.org
    515.325.5287

    Development Director
    Keesha Ward
    klward@alz.org
    515.218.2675


    Des Moines Area Staff

    Walk Manager - Des Moines
    Jessicca Klembara
    jeklembara@alz.org
    319.238.7648 ext 8301

    Walk Manager - Ames
    Jenna Moody
    jzmoody@alz.org
    515.512.9101

    Program Manager
    Erica Eikren
    ereikren@alz.org
    515.414.8124

    Director of Relationship Events
    Heather Goodwin
    hlgoodwin@alz.org
    515.212.3226


    South Central/Southeastern Iowa Staff

    Senior Development Specialist
    Michelle Kelman
    mkelman@alz.org
    319.237.4900


    Eastern Iowa/Corridor Area Staff

    Walk Manager 
    Tad Hulst
    tshulst@alz.org
    319.238.7645
    ext. 8302


    Greater Quad Cities Area Staff
    Regional Manager of Community Engagement
    Megan Olsen
    mkolsen@alz.org
    563.293.8056
     
    Northeastern Iowa Staff

    Walk Manager
    Jason Davis
    jbdavis@alz.org
    563-293-8058 x8213


    North Central Iowa Staff
    Walk Manager
    Jenna Moody
    jzmoody@alz.org
    515.512.9101
     
    Northwestern Iowa Staff
    Special Events Manager
    Paul T. Moore
    ptmoore@alz.org
    712.454.5034 x8460

    Walk Manager
    Emma McSteen
    emmcsteen@alz.org
    515.218.2677 | ext 8208

    Regional Data Manager
    Sean Hoesing
    712.454.5035 x8223
    shhoesing@alz.org
     
    Southwestern Iowa Staff
    Walk Manager
    Emma McSteen
    emmcsteen@alz.org
    515.218.2677 | ext 8208
     
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