About Us

The San Antonio & South Texas Chapter was incorporated in 1982. 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 10 staff members and over 200 volunteers who serve 47 counties.

The Alzheimer’s Association, San Antonio & South Texas Chapter, supports diagnosed individuals, 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, Program and Advocacy Director: gfunk@alz.org 
210.822.6449 ext 8102

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

Samantha Garcia, Event Specialist: sagarcia@alz.org
361.562.6530
 

Byron Cordes, LCSW, C-ASWCM
Summit Chair
Sage Care Management
 
Vivian Garza-Steele                                                           
Board Chair
Zachry Corporation
 
Lisa Gonzalez
TrialMatch Chair
Isle at Watercrest

Erik M. Luis, CPM
Board Social Chair
 
Beth Douglas                                                               
Gala Auction Chair
Franklin Park
 
Penny Pepperling                                                
Nominations Chair
BDO
 
Angela Perez
Board Secretary/The Longest Day Chair
Sam Ash Music
 
Michelle Raza
AIM Chair
Accenture

Jane Wakely                                                            
Gala Chair
Frost Brokerage Services

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

Community Volunteer

 

Dr. Elaine Talarski                                              
Community Volunteer
 
Bill and Janet Zinsmeyer
Walk to End Alzheimer's Chairs

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