About Us

The San Antonio & South Texas Chapter was incorporated in 1989. From our humble beginnings as a volunteer-driven organization that primarily served San Antonio and it's surrounding area, we have expanded into an organization with 12 staff members and over 200 volunteers who serve 47 counties.

The Alzheimer’s Association, San Antonio & South Texas Chapter, supports individuals living with dementia, their families and caregivers, and the professionals who care for them. The Chapter offers support groups, educational programs, individualized planning provided by licensed professionals, and community resource lists. It operates a 24-hour toll-free Helpline, Early Stage Programs, Safety Services for those at risk of wandering, training programs for health care professionals, and engages with governmental agencies and academic institutions to promote Alzheimer’s research and improved care and support. Last year more than 1,000,000 individuals were reached through cumulative program and education efforts, health fairs, advocacy activities, newsletters and website contact.

The Alzheimer's Association San Antonio & South Texas Chapter is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, donor-supported organization. Programs and services are made possible through contributions from individuals, corporations and foundations.
 

Meg Barron, Regional Lead - Texas and Executive Director, mbarron@alz.org
210.822.6449 ext 8101

Ginny Funk, Director of Programs, gfunk@alz.org
210.822.6449 ext 8102

Lisa Ayres, Vice-President of Development, liayres@alz.org
210.822.6449 ext 8103

Dianne Teran, Program Manager, dmteran@alz.org
210.822.6449 ext 8104

Esther Balderas, Administrative Assistant, ebalderas@alz,org
210.822.6449 ext 8105

Athena Vourvoulias, Digital Communications Manager, atvourvoulias@alz.org
210.822.6449 ext 8106

Trevor Baer, Sr. Walk Manager, trbaer@alz.org
210.822.6449 ext 8107

Samantha Garcia, Events Specialist, sagarcia@alz.org
210.822.6449 ext. 9824
 

Byron Cordes, LCSW, C-ASWCM
Summit Chair
Sage Care Management
 
Vivian Garza - Steele                                                          
Board Chair
Zachry Corporation
 
Beth Douglas                                                    
Gala Auction Chair
Franklin Park
 
Penny Pepperling                                                
Nominations Chair
BDO

Michelle Raza
AIM Chair
Accenture
 

Joe Arciniega
Public Policy Ambassador - Laredo

Palmira Arellano
Medical Outreach Chair
Methodist Healthcare

Ana Flores
Diversity & Inclusion Chair

Robert W. Gracy, PH.D.
Medical and Scientific Chair

Community Volunteer

 

Dr. Elaine Talarski                                              
Community Volunteer

Jane Wakely                                                            
Frost Brokerage Services
 

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