About Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter
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.
Office locations in National Capital Area
Find help for Alzheimer’s and dementia at your local offices throughout Washington D.C., Prince William, Loudon and Frederick counties. Call to schedule an appointment before visiting an office near you.
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter Office
3550 S. Clark St., Suite 203
Arlington, VA 22202
M - F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
703.359.4440
National Capital Area Chapter 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
Chapter President and CEO and
Regional Vice President - DC, MD & VA
Kate Rooper
703.766.9029
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Vice President of Programs and Services
Sheila Griffith
240.844.3608
Program Manager
Laura Byer
Program Manager
Ashley Scott
Database Coordinator / Analyst
Priya Patilkulkarni
HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS
Health Systems Director
Karen Fagan
571.450.1122
DEVELOPMENT
Vice President of Development
Kelly Russo
703.766.9008
Director, Relationship Events & Corporate Initiatives
Evan Riggs
703.766.9006
Senior Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's
Cecilia Fix
215.399.9164 x 9966
Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's
Max Weinsweig
443.668.1517
Senior Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
Sonya Amartey
703.766.9025
Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
Brittney Hider Stern
703.766.9035
Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
Emily Rankin
202.987.6273 x8912
Manager, Constituent Events
The Longest Day, Ride to End ALZ, RivALZ
Carrie Myatt
703.766.9031
PUBLIC POLICY AND ADVOCACY
Director of Government Affairs
District of Columbia and Maryland
Megan Peters
443.632.9722 ext. 1843
Director of Government Affairs
Virginia
Josh Myers
540.588.0181
Advocacy Manager
District of Columbia and Maryland
Lynn Phan
443.266.2248 x1894
Advocacy Manager
Virginia
Karen Garner
757.334.5701
COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
Senior Director, Communications and Marketing
Cindy Schelhorn
703.766.9005
Digital and Graphic Design Specialist, Region 14
Jeanne Burkett
804.306.4039
ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS
Executive Assistant
Jenny Davis
703.766.9022
Operations Coordinator
Stefany Garcia
202.964.6832
Local PR contact
Cindy Schelhorn
cschelho@alz.org
703.766.9005
Board of Directors
CHAIR
Dean Brenner
Chairman
Federal Communications Commission Technological Advisory Council
VICE CHAIR
Michael Farrell
Executive Vice President, Founding Partner
Main Street Home Loans
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
Tonya Muse, FASAE, CAE
Consultant, Social Impact Practice
Heidrick & Struggles
MEMBERS
James Brown, III, MBA, CLTC
Wealth Management Advisor
First Financial Advisors
Kevin Burke
President and CEO
Airports Council International North America
Dr. Craig Cheifetz
Regional Dean, UVA School of Medicine (Inova Campus) and
Vice President for Corporate Health Services
Tracy Cheifetz
Health Educator and
Co-Founder of Amy's Army
David Crass
Managing Partner – Washington, DC Office
Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP
Elliott Ferguson
President & CEO
Destination DC
James Gould
Audit Partner
KPMG LLP – Washington, DC
Adrianna Hopkins
Morning News Anchor
ABC 7-WJLA
Jeff Joyner
President
Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center
Matt Katawicz
Director, Strategic Services and Customer Success
WorkBoard
Neal Lieberman
Executive Recruiter
Krauthamer & Associates
Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE
President and CEO
American Society of Association Executives (ASAE)
Scott MacDonald
Broker/Owner
RE/MAX Gateway
Dr. Sean Rogers
Director of Inova Memory Disorders Program
Inova Health
Ruth Silverstein
Gina Willoughby
President, CEO
WCG Inc.
Ayesha Yasin, CRPC®
Managing Director - Financial Advisor Senior Portfolio
Manager - Portfolio Focus
RBC Wealth Management
Areas We Serve
The Alzheimer's Association® National Capital Area Chapter serves the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia and Southern and Suburban Maryland.
District of Columbia
Maryland
Calvert CountyCharles County
Montgomery County
Prince George's County
St. Mary's County
Virginia
Arlington County
Clarke County
Fairfax County
Fauquier County
Frederick County
King George County
Loudoun County
Prince William County
Rappahannock County
Stafford County
Warren County
Join our team
Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by volunteering at the National Capital Area Chapter, working with us at the Alzheimer's Association or joining our team nationwide. Explore volunteer opportunities and career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.

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