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Donate NowA member of the Alzheimer's Association of Wyoming board of directors, Tracy Hayes of Saratoga has now been elected to the national board of directors of the Alzheimer's Association. The vice chair of the North Platte Valley Medical Center in Saratoga, Hayes serves as a care partner to her husband, Thomas, who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2024.
Tracy Hayes of Saratoga elected to national Alzheimer's board
Tracy Hayes of Saratoga, Wyoming, has been elected to the national board of directors of the Alzheimer’s Association.
Hayes joins the 25-member, volunteer governing board in steering the strategic direction of the Association as it carries out its mission to lead 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.
Hayes recently retired as vice president of sales at Cigna Healthcare, concluding a 40-year career in the health care industry. At Cigna, she led strategy development for the company’s employee benefits division in Florida, collaborating with provider relations, underwriting, finance and executive leadership to grow membership, expand networks and increase revenue.
Since retiring, Hayes has dedicated her time to volunteer leadership, serving on the boards of the Alzheimer’s Association Wyoming and Florida Gulf Coast chapters. She also serves as vice chair of the North Platte Valley Medical Center in Saratoga.
Her decision to join the national board is deeply personal. Hayes currently serves as a care partner to her husband, Thomas, who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment in 2024.
“Being elected to the National Alzheimer’s Association board of directors is a deeply meaningful
honor,” Hayes said. “Like so many families, mine has been touched by this disease, and I am committed to helping drive the progress, support and hope that millions deserve.”
Hayes will serve a two-year term on the national board. She holds bachelor’s degrees in business administration and human resources management from Georgia State University.
“We are pleased to welcome Tracy to the Alzheimer’s Association board of directors,” said Minoo Javanmardian, Ph.D., chair, Alzheimer’s Association board of directors. “Her expertise, leadership and personal connection to our mission will be invaluable as we work toward a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.”
More than 7.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, including more than 10,300 in Wyoming. Alzheimer’s is a leading cause of death in the United States and one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research and the leading advocacy organization for people affected by the disease. The Association works with policymakers nationwide to address the growing public health crisis, securing increased funding for research at the National Institutes of Health and advancing legislation such as the National Alzheimer’s Project Act.
About the Alzheimer’s Association
The Alzheimer’s Association is a worldwide voluntary health organization dedicated to Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Its mission is to lead 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. The Association’s vision is a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia®. For more information, visit alz.org or call the Association’s free 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.