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    About Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter

    About Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter

    The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers in Baltimore City, surrounding counties, Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore.

    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.

    Chapter office in Maryland

    Find help for Alzheimer’s and dementia at your local offices throughout Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel and Frederick counties.

    Alzheimer's Association Greater Maryland Chapter Office
    502 Washington Ave., Suite 300
    Towson, MD 21204
    410.561.9099
    M - F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    To ensure we can assist you, contact us by phone or email prior to your visit.

    Greater Maryland 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

    David McShea
    Executive Director
    djmcshea@alz.org | 443.632.9739

    Programs and Services

    Marlyn Massey, MSW
    Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager
    mbmassey@alz.org | 443.632.9719

    Kristi Mroz
    Program Manager
    krmroz@alz.org | 443.632.9732

    Development

    Ellen Torres, CFRE
    Development Director
    etorres@alz.org | 443.632.9716

    Alice Pomplon
    Director, Relationship Events
    aspomplon@alz.org | 443.632.9723

    Courtney Culler
    Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's
    cmculler@alz.org | 443.632.9717

    Marilyn Herbert
    Manager, Development
    mjherbert@alz.org | 240.549.5085

    Jeanie Langellotto
    Manager, Development

    jvlangellotto@alz.org | 443.632.9715

    Gabi Shifflett
    Manager, Development
    geshifflett@alz.org | 443.632.9730

    Nicole Gorski
    Manager, Development - Do What You Love to End ALZ
    ngorski@alz.org | 443.632.9728

    Marketing and Communications | Media Contact

    Jordan Broderick
    Vice President, Marketing and Communications - DC, MD, VA
    jsbroderick@alz.org
    703.766.9025

    Public Policy and Advocacy

    Megan Peters
    Director of Government Affairs
    mrpeters@alz.org | 443.632.9722

    Lynn Phan
    Maryland/Washington D.C. Advocacy Manager
    lnphan@alz.org | 443.266.2248

    Administration and Operations

    Cathy Zumbo
    Operations Manager
    czumbo@alz.org | 443.632.9712

    Board of Directors - Greater Maryland Chapter

    Officers

    • Chair, George Bittar, M.D., M.B.A. 
    • Vice Chair, Josh Shein

    Members

    • Antawan Anderson
    • Lori Anderson
    • Heidi Arndt
    • Mark Ghieler
    • Vikas Gupta
    • Heather Kress
    • Nicole Lauer
    • Jennifer McMillion
    • Traci Miller
    • Liz O'Connor
    • JR Paterakis
    • Lori Pollack
    • Marcy Sagel
    • Patti Santoni
    • Christine Smith
    • Terri Taber
    • Roland Thorpe, Ph.D., M.S.
    • Jenette Young

    Local press and media contact

    Jordan Broderick
    jsbroderick@alz.org
    703.766.9025

    Join our team

    Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by volunteering at the Greater Maryland Chapter, working with us at the Alzheimer's Association in Maryland or joining our team nationwide. Explore volunteer opportunities and career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.

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