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    About Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter

    About Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter

    The Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers in Washington D.C., Northern Virginia and Suburban and Southern Maryland.

    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 County
    Charles 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

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