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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 our office in Pittsburgh. Please call to schedule an appointment before visiting an office near you.

    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
    ljsmith@alz.org

    Programs and Services

    Sara Murphy
    Vice President, Programs & Services
    smurphy@alz.org

    Janey Cink
    Program Outreach Manager
    jycink@alz.org

    Katie Kearney
    Program Manager
    kmkearney@alz.org

    Development

    Sara Giammarise
    Vice President, Development 
    sgiammarise@alz.org

    Lynzy Groves 
    Director, Development
    lsgroves@alz.org

    Gabby Rosendale
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
    garosendale@alz.org

    Dick Smith
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
    dismith@alz.org

    Christina Herman
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
    cmherman@alz.org

    Anna Patsch
    Manager, Development
    aepatsch@alz.org

    Andrew Cader
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
    arcader@alz.org

    Madeline Drayer
    Manager, Walk to End Alzheimer's
    mmdrayer@alz.org

    Public Policy and Advocacy

    Luke Rayman
    Territory Grassroots Advocacy Director
    lmrayman@alz.org

    Michael Galvan
    Governement Relations Director
    mrgalvan@alz.org

    Communications | Media Contact

    Contact the Central East Marketing and Communications team

    Administration and Operations

    Amy Wolfe
    Operations Manager
    amwolfe@alz.org

    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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