Office locations in New Mexico 

Find help for Alzheimer's and dementia through our Albuquerque office or contact our field staff based in Farmington, Gallup, Hobbs, Las Cruces, Roswell or Santa Fe. Please see the contact information below. If you plan to visit the Albuquerque Office, please call in advance for an appointment.

New Mexico 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.

Don Smithburg, Executive Director
dsmithburg@alz.org

Joy Heerding, Development Manager (Clovis, Los Alamos, DWYL)
joheerding@alz.org

Christopher Leroi, Director of Public Policy
chleroi@alz.org

Julie Rogers, Community Engagement Manager
jurogers@alz.org

Anthony Casaus, Walk Manager (Las Cruces, Roswell, Hobbs)
ancasaus@alz.org

Ashlyn Keller, Walk Manager (Albuquerque, Santa Fe)
alkeller@alz.org

Board

Chair                    

Dr. Michael D. Devous, Sr.
FSNMMI                

Co-Vice Chairs

Shay Wallace
Corporate Director of Sales & Marketing
Haverland Carter Lifestyle Group

Gabe Castro
Senior VP for Medical Services and Neurosciences
Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Board Members                                                      

Dr. Kiran Bhaskar, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Molecular Genetics & Microbiology
Department of Neurology
UNM Health Services Center

Troy Clark
President & CEO
New Mexico Hospital Association

Janice Knoefel, MD
Professor of Neurology and Gerontology
University of New Mexico

Local PR contact 

Jim Herlihy
jherlihy@alz.org
970.590.5885

Join our team

Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by volunteering at the New Mexico Chapter, working with us at the Alzheimer's Association in New Mexico or joining our team nationwide. Explore volunteer opportunities and career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.