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    About Alzheimer's Association, Maryland Chapter

    About Alzheimer's Association, Maryland Chapter

    The Alzheimer’s Association 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 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.

    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

    Programs and Services

    Marlyn Massey, MSW
    DEI Program Manager
    mbmassey@alz.org

    Kristi Mroz
    Program Manager
    krmroz@alz.org

    Sarah Cavicchi
    Community Engagement Coordinator
    scavicchi@alz.org

    Development

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

    Alice Pomplon
    Director, Relationship Events
    aspomplon@alz.org

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

    Marilyn Herbert
    Manager, Development
    mjherbert@alz.org

    Jeanie Langellotto
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
    jvlangellotto@alz.org

    Gabi Shifflett
    Manager, Development
    geshifflett@alz.org

    Nicole Gorski
    Sr. Manager, Development
    ngorski@alz.org

    Marketing and Communications | Media Contact

    Contact the Central East Marketing and Communications team

    Public Policy and Advocacy

    Megan Peters
    Government Relations Director
    mrpeters@alz.org

    Lynn Phan
    Grassroots Advocacy Manager
    lnphan@alz.org

    Administration and Operations

    Cathy Zumbo
    Operations Manager
    czumbo@alz.org

    Board of Directors - 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 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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