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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 

    Kate Rooper
    Chapter President and CEO and Regional Vice President - DC, MD and VA
    kgrooper@alz.org | 703.766.9029

    Programs and Services

    Sheila Griffith
    Vice President of Programs and Services 
    sagriffith@alz.org | 240.844.3608

    Laura Byer
    Program Manager
    lbbyer@alz.org

    Ashley Scott
    Program Manager
    adscott@alz.org 

    Michelle Johnson
    Program Manager
    mdjohnson@alz.org 

    Priya Patilkulkarni
    Database Coordinator / Analyst
    pbpatilkulkarni@alz.org

    Health Care Systems

    Karen Fagan
    Director, Health Systems
    kafagan@alz.org | 571.450.1122

    Development

    Kelly Russo
    Vice President, Development
    kerusso@alz.org | 703.766.9008

    Evan Riggs
    Director, Relationship Events & Corporate Initiatives
    edriggs@alz.org | 703.766.9006

    Heather Beck
    Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's - Washington, D.C.
    habeck@alz.org | 202.771.6590 x7039

    Alyssa Hargis
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's - Northern Virginia and Virginia Tri-Counties
    ajhargis@alz.org | 703.766.9035 x8903

    Emily Rankin
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's - Northern Shenandoah Valley
    elrankin@alz.org | 202.987.6273 x8912

    Sidonia Cannon
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's - Prince George's County and Southern Maryland
    sicannon@alz.org | 703.766.9003 x8902

    Public Policy and Advocacy

    Megan Peters
    Director of Government Affairs - DC and MD
    mrpeters@alz.org | 443.632.9722 x 1843

    Lynn Phan
    Advocacy Manager - DC and MD
    lnphan@alz.org | 443.266.2248 x1894
     

    Josh Myers
    Director of Government Affairs - VA
    jlmyers@alz.org | 540.588.0181

    Karen Garner
    Advocacy Manager - VA
    khgarner@alz.org | 757.334.5701 

    Marketing and Communications | Media Contact

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

    Administration and Operations

    Jenny Davis
    Executive Assistant
    jadavis@alz.org | 703.766.9022

    Stefany Garcia
    Operations Coordinator
    sfgarcia@alz.org | 202.964.6832

    Board of Directors

    Chair
    Dean Brenner
    Chairman

    DC Brain Health Advisory Coalition

    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

    Kevin Burke
    President and CEO
    Airports Council International North America

    Dr. Craig Cheifetz
    President
    Inova Primary Care 

    Tracy Cheifetz
    Health Educator and Co-Founder
    Amy's Army

    David Crass
    Managing Partner – Washington, DC Office
    Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP

    Marisa Daley
    President
    The MIL Corporation

    Aaron Daniels
    CEO, Beyond Velocity LLC (Retired)
    Co-Founder, Team Danzutti

    Lisa Dezzutti
    Founder and CEO, Market Connections, Inc. (Retired)
    Co-Founder, Team Danzutti

    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

    Ruth Silverstein
    Living with Alzheimer's

    Gina Willoughby
    President, CEO
    WCG Inc.

    Sue Wronsky
    Community Volunteer

    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

    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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