At the Heart of America Chapter, our talented team shares a passion for helping individuals and families who are affected by Alzheimer’s. Our educational and career backgrounds vary: dedicated gerontologists, nurses, and master’s-level social workers work hand-in-hand with an exceptional group of communications, fundraising, special events, and administrative professionals.
Our common goal is to provide the support needed today as we work toward a better tomorrow – a world without Alzheimer’s. Why do we care so much? What led us to this organization? Click on the individual staff members listed below to learn more about them.
Laura Blatter MBA
Walk Manager (SEKS, Lawrence)
RivALZ
lcblatter@alz.org
Juliette B. Bradley
Communications Director
jbradley@alz.org
Karen Clond, LMSW
Dementia Care Specialist
kclond@alz.org
Angela Decoster
Outreach Specialist
adecoster@alz.org
Brenda Gregg, MS
Dementia Care Specialist
bgregg@alz.org
Shalae Harris RN, BSN, MPA
Program Director
ssharris@alz.org
Jan Horn
Director of Operations
jhorn@alz.org
Ken Jackson
Executive Director
kjjackson@alz.org
Darcy Letourneau, MSW
Community Outreach Specialist
dletourneau@alz.org
Cari Pemberton
Walk Manager (Liberty, St. Joseph)
The Longest Day
cepemberton@alz.org
Megan Reichenberger
Walk Manager (Manhattan, Emporia, NEKS)
The Longest Day
mkreichenberger@alz.org
Pam Rodriguez
Receptionist
parodriguez@alz.org
Beth Sherry
Accountant
bsherry@alz.org
Will Swoopes
Walk Manager (Kansas City)
wswoopes@alz.org
Susan Wagner
Donations Processor
swagner@alz.org
Erik Wray
Program Manager
ewwray@alz.org
Hayley Young
Outreach Specialist
hdyoung@alz.org
Board of Directors
Benjamin J. Biller
President
John C. Aisenbrey
Andrew Black
Kim Brennan
Jane Dickinson Kress
Martin M. Loring
Joseph P. Platt
David R. Schlee
Chad Stout
Rob Sweatt
Joshua Wright