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Triple Your Impact This Holiday Season
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Donate NowAbout 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
Kate RooperChapter President and CEO and Regional Vice President - DC, MD and VA
kgrooper@alz.org | 703.766.9029
Programs and Services
Sheila GriffithVice 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 FaganDirector, Health Systems
kafagan@alz.org | 571.450.1122
Development
Kelly RussoVice 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
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 DavisExecutive 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
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Calvert County
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Charles County
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Montgomery County
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Prince George's County
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St. Mary's County
Virginia
- Arlington County
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Clarke County
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Fairfax County
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Fauquier County
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Frederick County
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King George County
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Loudoun County
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Prince William County
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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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