About Us

The Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association (Alzheimer's Association), is the premier source of information and support for the 4 million Americans with Alzheimer's disease. Through its national network of chapters, it offers a broad range of programs and services for people with the disease, their families, and caregivers and represents their interests on Alzheimer-related issues before federal, state, and local government and with health and long-term care providers. The largest private funder of Alzheimer research, the Association has committed more than $100 million toward research into the causes, treatment, prevention, and cure of Alzheimer's disease. For more information about research, please visit the National Alzheimer's Association website. Since 1981, the National Capital Area (formerly the Greater Washington and Northern Virginia Chapters) has served as the the region's primary support network and information resource for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. Through our numerous programs and services - including Helpline, support groups, Safe Return, workshops and conferences for both caregivers and professionals, public policy efforts, and community awareness activities - the National Capital Area provides help and hope to the over 460,000 individuals in Northern Virginia, Suburban Maryland and Washington, DC who are facing the daily challenges of Alzheimer's. Service Territory Chapter Staff Contact Us Office Locations Chapter Board of Directors Sound Alike Organizations The National Capital Area provides services and support in the following areas: District of Columbia Maryland Calvert County Charles County Montgomery County Prince George's County St. Mary's County Virginia Arlington County Clarke County Fairfax County Fauquier County Frederick County King George County Loudoun County Prince William County Rappahanock County Stafford County Warren County City of Alexandria City of Fairfax City of Falls Church City of Manassas City of Manassas Park City of Winchester Corporate Headquarters Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area 11240 Waples Mill Road, Suite 402 Fairfax, Virginia 22030 Toll-free (866) 259-0042 Fax (703) 359-4441 Local Offices Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Maryland Office P.O. Box 1889 La Plata, MD 20646 Alzheimer's Association, National Capital Area Washington, DC Office 2524 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20020 The Chapter staff is led by: Anthony K. Sudler President and Chief Executive Officer The Chapter is organized into the following six departments: Family Services Education Community Outreach Public Policy Fund Development Finance and Operations 1. Family Services: Helpline Support Groups Safe Return Financial Assistance Family Services Director Eileen Erbengi Helpline Manager Karin Udler Safe Return Coordinator Jane Priest 2. Education: Caregiver Workshops and Seminars Annual Conference Professional Training Library Education Director Betty Ransom Professional Training Coordinator Kelly French Community Service Coordinator (Southern Maryland) Sandra Wheeler Community Service Coordinator (Washington, DC) Peggy Nelson 3. Community Outreach: Speakers Bureau Health Fairs Media Relations Volunteer Opportunities Community Outreach Director Cindy Leach Schelhorn Public Relations Manager Lisa Dunn Volunteer Outreach Coordinator Carolyn Thomas 4. Public Policy: District of Columbia Government Policy Maryland Goverment Policy Virginia Government Policy Federal Government Policy Public Policy Director Ian Niemi Kremer 5. Fund Development: Direct Mail Major and Planned Gifts Corporate and Foundation Support Fundraising Events Fund Development Director Patricia Etzell Fund Development Manager Sandra Fields Fund Development Coordinator Kelly Meltzer Fund Development Assistant Angela McGowan 6. Finance and Operations: Accounting Human Resources Office Administration Finance and Operations Director Veronica Lee Accounting Manager Sheila Curtis Operations Assistant Peggy Hodge Board of Directors Executive Committee Chair: Joan L. Davis Proxtronics, Inc. Vice Chair: Zita L. Pietrus Pietrus Associates Secretary: Marie T. Smith, Ph.D. Treasurer: Thomas J. Sneeringer, CPA RSM McGladrey, Inc./McGladrey & Pullen, LLP Directors A. Mark Christopher, Esq. Herge, Sparks & Christopher, LLP Tonya J. Davis Deborah N. Dunham ElderLink, Options for Caregiving Eileen Frates Mary Jane Galvin Eisai Edith S. Gravely Steven D. Gurney Guide to Retirement Living Thomas L. Hoffman John Hancock Life Insurance Company Blake T. Jones Legg Mason Wood Walker, Inc. Alex Mabin Sunrise Assisted Living Warren Martin PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Linda Mazawey Mary Mell Marriott Brighton Gardens of Arlington Betsy Murphy FNP, CHPN Hospice and Palliative Care of Metropolitan Washington Susana M. Ortiz-Ang Ann E. O’Neil, Inc. Care Options for the Elderly Susan K. Pollack, Esq. Virginia A. Pomata Katherine E. Ponds Right Management Consultants Inc. Judy A. Ramey Ferris Baker Watts Deborah A. Randall, Esq. Arent Fox RADM Donald M. Showers USN (Ret.) Gail P. Smith D.C.Department of Health Jeanne F. Stanislawski Vinson Hall Retirement Community Carolyn A. Sweeney Personal Touch Homecare Thomas C. West Birks, Keenan, and West Edward Zetlin, Esq.

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