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The Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts and New Hampshire Chapter provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers in Boston, MA; Nashua, NH; and Springfield, MA.
The Alzheimer's Association leads 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. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.Regional Vice President Jim Wessler Retiring; Ginny Hanbridge Promoted to Regional VP for Region 11
Region 11 Vice President and MA/NH Chapter Executive Director Jim Wessler has announced his retirement from the Alzheimer’s Association, effective May 16, 2025. Jim joined the Association in May 1998 as chapter executive of the Massachusetts/New Hampshire chapter. He was promoted to region lead in 2016. Under Jim’s leadership, the chapter and region saw great successes, including passing impactful state legislation, developing strong partnerships with health care institutions, and launching the Dementia Care Coordination initiative (which partners with over 40 health care systems and supports more than 3,000 New England families annually). Additionally, the team has developed strong fundraising programs in Walk to End Alzheimer’s, The Longest Day (number 1 region in the nation), gala and Ride to End ALZ.
Please also join in congratulating Ginny Hanbridge who has been promoted to Region 11 vice president and chapter executive at the Massachusetts/New Hampshire chapter. Ginny has an extensive background of building philanthropic support, growing donor constituencies, strategic planning and program implementation. She begins her new role on May 4, 2025.Ginny joined the Connecticut chapter in 2019 as director of Development. She was promoted to chapter executive in 2021 and has held that position since then. Prior to joining the Association, Ginny worked at several nonprofits in Development and Marketing roles, including the American Heart Association, the Greater Boston Food Bank and National Brain Tumor Society, among others. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of New Hampshire in Durham.
New Location
We've moved!We've relocated our Waltham, MA office. Effective April 1st 2024, our new address is 320 Nevada St, Suite 201, Newton MA 02460. Kindly update your records accordingly.
Office locations in Massachusetts/New Hampshire
Find help for Alzheimer’s and dementia at your local offices throughout Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk and Hillsborough counties. Call to schedule an appointment before visiting an office near you.
Newton Office (Chapter Headquarters)320 Nevada St, Suite 201
Newton, MA 02460
Tel: 617.868.6718
Fax: 617.868.6720
Central & Western Massachusetts Office
100 N Parkway, Suite 105
Worcester, MA 01605
Tel: 508.799.2386
Fax: 508.799.2653
New Hampshire Office
15 Constitution Drive, Suite 1G
Bedford, NH 03110
Tel: 603.606.6590
Massachusetts and New Hampshire 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.
- Jim Wessler | CEO, Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter and New England Regional Leader | jwessler@alz.org
- Susan Antkowiak | VP, Programs & Services | santkowiak@alz.org
- Jayne Paragona | VP, Development | jparagona@alz.org
- Heather Maloney | Senior Director, Communications | hlmaloney@alz.org
- Chelsea Gordon | Director, Public Policy | cgordon@alz.org
Local PR contact
Heather Maloney
hlmaloney@alz.org
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