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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 North Carolina
Find help for Alzheimer’s and dementia throughout central and western North Carolina. Call to schedule an appointment before visiting an office near you.
Charlotte Office - Chapter Headquarters
4600 Park Road, Suite 250
Charlotte, NC 28209
Phone: 980.498.7760
Fax: 980.939.1306
** Please mail all donations directly to our Chapter Headquarters in Charlotte.**
Mountain Area
Phone: 828.254.7363
Fax: 980.939.1306
Greensboro - Triad Office
4615 Dundas Drive, Suite 103
Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone: 336.285.5920
Fax: 336.285.5922
Foothills Area
Phone: 828.514.3124
Fax: 980.939.1306
Western Carolina 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.
General Inquiries: infonc@alz.org
Care & Support
Coury O'Donoghue, Ph.D., Director, Program Services
codonoghue@alz.org
Denise Young, Program Manager, Mountain Region
dyoung@alz.org
Development
Colleen Young, VP, Development
cjyoung@alz.org
Emily Kelt, Director, Walk to End Alzheimer's
(Charlotte)
emkelt@alz.org
Victoria Huggins, Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
(Alamance County, Moore County)
vahuggins@alz.org
Nathaniel Morefield
Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
(Guilford County, Mount Airy, Rowan-Cabarrus)
nmorefield@alz.org
(Asheville, Henderson County, Unifour)
mmwillis@alz.org
Paula Zembal, Manager, The Longest Day
pgzembal@alz.org
Public Policy
lagolden@alz.org
Christine Zecca, Manager, Advocacy
chzecca@alz.org
Health Systems
Stephanie Watts, Director, Health Systems
stwatts@alz.org
Communications
Kara Harrington, Senior Director, Marketing & Communications
ksharrington@alz.org
Operations
Katherine Lambert, CFRE
CEO, Western Carolina Chapter
Regional VP for NC, SC & GA Chapters
klambert@alz.org
Connie Gault, Office Manager
cagault@alz.org
Luanne Kirkland, Manager, Volunteers
lkirkland@alz.org
Board of Directors
Chair: Sharon Matthews, community advocate
Jayne Frazier, Scharf Pera & Co., PLLC
David Hensley, Advisor Moves
Ramona Holloway, community advocate
Nancy Lauffer, Astral
Michael O'Leary, Ernst & Young
Janice Ratica, Elliott Davis
Kristen Schottenheimer, community advocate
Brian Van Buren, early-stage advisor
Michelle Webb, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions
Robert Wiggins, MD, Novant Health
Connect with staff serving our Eastern North Carolina Chapter.
Join our team
Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by volunteering with the Western Carolina Chapter, working with us at the Alzheimer's Association in North Carolina or joining our team nationwide. Explore volunteer opportunities and career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.

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