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    About Alzheimer's Association, North Central Texas Chapter

    About Alzheimer's Association, North Central Texas Chapter

    The Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers in North Central Texas.

    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 Central Texas

    Find help for Alzheimer’s and dementia at your local offices throughout North Central Texas. Call to schedule an appointment before visiting an office near you.

    Fort Worth
    2630 West Freeway, Suite 100
    Fort Worth, TX 76102
    T: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., W: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Th: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., and by appointment
    817.336.4949

    Abilene
    301 South Pioneer, Suite 105
    Abilene, TX 79605
    M - F: By appointment
    325.672.2907

    Waco
    710 North 64th Street
    Waco, TX 76710
    M - F: By appointment
    254.753.7722

    North Central Texas 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.

    Executive Director - Brenda Shuttlesworth

    Programs & Services

    Director of Program Services - Jenna Perales, LMSW
    Program Manager - Shelly Young
    Bilingual Program Manager - Diana Vivas
    Dementia Care Specialist - Ernie Armstrong 
    Dementia Care Specialist - A'Laina Amyx

    Development & Constituent Events

    Relationship Events Manager - Courtney McLaughlin
    The Longest Day Manager - Laura Perez
    Walk Manager - Erika Martinez
    Walk Manager - Catherine Shoffner

    Marketing & Communications

    Public Relations Director - Christina Wezwick

    Public Policy

    Advocacy Manager - Sage Hardy

    Health Systems

    Health Systems Director - Elise Passy

    Regional Offices

    Abilene Regional Office
    Sr. Manager, Development - Lauren Stephans
    Education and Family Care Specialist - Mindy Bannister

    Wichita Falls Regional Office
    Regional Director - Patty Taylor

    Board of Directors

    Officers 

    Yvette Wingate - Chair
    Dale Brock - Vice Chair 
    Karen Telschow Johnson - Immediate Past Chair

    Directors 

    Wayne Bailey
    Bill Falck
    Ed Greenlee
    Melody Lee
    Nanci Liles
    Becky Mahan-Fox 
    Brian McCaleb
    Carolann Morris
    Dennis Myers
    Leon Polk
    Valerie Skinner
    Gloria Steimel
    Donna Sykes
    Cooper Vittitow
    Tim Wendt
    John Zimmerman

    Join our team

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