Fight Alzheimer’s Into 2026 and Beyond
Fight Alzheimer’s Into 2026 and Beyond
Don’t miss your chance to make a generous gift to our 2026 Annual Fund Drive to help fund essential care and support and advance critical Alzheimer’s research.
Give MonthlyHeart of America Chapter Staff

CHAPTER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Elizabeth S. Rowe J.D.
esrowe@alz.org
Staff (in alpha order)

Lisa Austin
Community Engagement Manager
lraustin@alz.org
Caroline Blanke
Walk Manager (Emporia, Pittsburg, Lawrence)
cmblanke@alz.org

Jamie Gideon
State of Kansas Public Policy Director
jjgideon@alz.org

Brenda Gregg, MS
Program Director
bgregg@alz.org

Margaret Haden
Walk Manager (Manhattan, Lawrence, Northeast Kansas)
mhaden@alz.org

Valerie Blanco Johnson, MS CSA
Certified Senior Advisor®
Program Manager
vbjohnson@alz.org

Marni McCulloch, MPA
Development and Operations Coordinator
mamcculloch@alz.org

Lizz Rhodus
Development Director
larhodus@alz.org

Denton Williams
Director of Fundraising
dewilliams@alz.org