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.
Jenny Barton
Walk Manager
(NEKS, Lawrence, Manhattan)
jdbarton@alz.org
Laura Blatter MBA
Kansas City Walk Director
lcblatter@alz.org
Laura Buhman
Walk Manager (St. Joseph and Liberty/Northland)
labuhman@alz.org
Juliette B. Bradley
State of Kansas Communications Director
jbradley@alz.org
Joan Cabell, CFRE
Development Director
jocabell@alz.org
Brenda Gregg, MS
Dementia Care Specialist
bgregg@alz.org
Jamie Gideon
State of Kansas Public Policy Director
jjgideon@alz.org
Juaquan Herron
Diversity and Inclusion Manager
jherron@alz.org
Ken Jackson
Executive Director
kjjackson@alz.org
Tyler McCoy-Harms
Program Outreach Specialist
tjmharms@alz.org
Prisca Mendez Asaro
Program Director
paasaro@alz.org
Lindsey Parsons
Community Program Specialist
lparsons@alz.org
Stacy Schultz
Constituent Events Manager
stschultz@alz.org
Community Leadership Board
Dr. Katie Ervin, SHPR, SHRM-SCP, Chair
Diane Coe Dercher
Bob Galamba
Michelle Garrard
Shannon Lindgren
Kelly G. Loeb
Pat McGonigle
Dr. Brandy Palacios
Elizabeth S. Rowe
Salvador San Agustin