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    About Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter

    About Alzheimer's Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter

    The Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter serves 59 counties in western, central and northeastern Pennsylvania including: Adams; Allegheny; Armstrong; Beaver; Bedford; Blair; Bradford; Butler; Cambria; Cameron; Carbon; Centre; Clarion; Clearfield; Clinton; Columbia; Crawford; Cumberland; Dauphin; Elk; Erie; Fayette; Forest; Franklin; Fulton; Greene; Huntingdon; Indiana; Jefferson; Juniata; Lackawanna; Lancaster; Lawrence; Lebanon; Luzerne; Lycoming; McKean; Mercer; Mifflin; Monroe; Montour; Northumberland; Perry; Pike; Potter; Schuylkill; Snyder; Somerset; Sullivan; Susquehanna; Tioga; Union; Venango; Warren; Washington; Wayne; Westmoreland; Wyoming; and York Counties.


    We help all those impacted by Alzheimer's disease and other dementias by providing support groups and educational resources, while advancing crucial research and public policy initiatives.

    Office locations in Greater Pennsylvania 

    Find help for Alzheimer’s and dementia at your local offices in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Call to schedule an appointment before visiting an office near you.

    arrisburg Office
    2595 Interstate Dr., Suite 100
    Harrisburg, PA 17110
    M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    717.651.5020

    Pittsburgh Office
    2835 E. Carson St., Suite 200
    Pittsburgh, PA 15203
    M - F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    412.261.5040

    Greater Pennsylvania 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.

    Leadership

    Linsey Smith
    Executive Director

    Sara Giammarise
    Vice President, Development 

    Sara Murphy
    Vice President, Programs and Services

    Lynzy Groves 
    Director, Development

    Luke Rayman
    Director, Territory Grassroots Advocacy

    Michael Galvan
    Director, Government Relations

    Development

    Gabby Rosendale
    Development Manager, North Central PA

    Dick Smith
    Development Manager, Northeast PA

    Anna Patsch
    Development Manager, Do What You Love to End ALZ, Pittsburgh Marathon, RivALZ to End ALZ

    Andrew Cader
    Development Manager, Southwestern PA

    Madeline Drayer
    Development Manager, Northwest PA

    Care and Support

    Janey Cink
    Program Outreach Manager, Western PA

    Katie Kearney
    Program Outreach Manager, Northeastern PA

    Health Systems

    Asheleigh Forsburg
    Health System Director (PA)

    Communications | Media Contact

    Contact the Central East Marketing and Communications team

    Administrative Support

    Amy Wolfe
    Operations Manager

    Board of Directors

    Co-Chairs
    Lee Horn - Edward Jones
    Kyle Strayer - Erie Strayer

    Vice Chair of Recruitment
    Beth Bershok - Louis Plung and Company

    Directors
    Francois Gau - Levy Marketing
    Dr. Glen Finney - Geisinger Health System
    Kris Hansen-Kieffer - Messiah University
    Tom Maxson - Dentons Cohen & Grigsby
    Paul Melander - FedEx
    Dean Bonenberger - FedEx
    Rob Frank - R. Frank Media
    Dr. John Coldsmith - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner/ Hospital Administrator
    Vickie Bayle - Advocate
    Dr. Tharick Pascoal - UPMC
    Dr. Oralia Dominick - National Center for Rural & Minority Health, Penn State Health 
    David Massaro - Massaro Construction Group and Massaro Properties, LLC
    Beth Caldwell - Pittsburgh Professional Women
    Anthony Marcon - R.H. Marcon 

    Join our team

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

     

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