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    About Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter

    About Alzheimer's Association, Greater Maryland Chapter

    The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Maryland Chapter provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers in Baltimore City, surrounding counties, Western Maryland and the Eastern Shore.

    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.

    Chapter office in Maryland

    Find help for Alzheimer’s and dementia at your local offices throughout Baltimore, Howard, Anne Arundel and Frederick counties. Call to schedule an appointment before visiting an office near you.

    Greater Maryland Chapter Office
    502 Washington Ave., Suite 300
    Towson, MD 21204
    410.561.9099
    M - F: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

    Greater Maryland 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.

    David McShea
    Executive Director
    443.632.9739
    djmcshea@alz.org   

    Courtney Culler
    Walk Director
    443.632.9717
    cmculler@alz.org

    Nicole Gorski
    Development Manager,
    The Longest Day
    443.632.9728
    ngorski@alz.org

    Marilyn Herbert
    Development Manager
    240.549.5085
    mjherbert@alz.org

    Renée A. Johnson
    Marketing/Communications Director
    443.632.9721
    rajohnson@alz.org

    David Jonas
    Director, Relationship Events
    443.632.9723
    dljonas@alz.org

    Jeanie Langellotto
    Development Manager
    443.632.9715
    jvlangellotto@alz.org

    Marlyn Massey, MSW
    Diversity and Inclusion Program Manager
    443.632.9719
    mbmassey@alz.org

    Kristi Mroz
    Program Manager
    443.632.9732
    krmroz@alz.org

    Megan Peters
    Director of Government Affairs
    443.632.9722
    mrpeters@alz.org

    Lynn Phan
    Maryland/Washington D.C. Advocacy Manager
    443.266.2248
    lnphan@alz.org

    Ilene Rosenthal
    Program Director
    443.632.9711
    irosenthal@alz.org

    Gabi Shifflett
    Development Manager
    443.632.9730
    geshifflett@alz.org

    Ellen Torres, CFRE
    Development Director
    443.632.9716
    etorres@alz.org 

    Cathy Zumbo
    Operations Manager
    443.632.9712
    czumbo@alz.org


    Board of Directors
    Greater Maryland Chapter

    Officers

    Chair
    George Bittar, M.D., M.B.A. 

    Vice Chair
    Josh Shein

    Members
    Antawan Anderson

    Lori Anderson

    Heidi Arndt

    Mark Ghieler

    Vikas Gupta

    Heather Kress

    Jennifer McMillion

    Traci Miller

    Liz O'Connor

    JR Paterakis

    Lori Pollack

    Marcy Sagel

    Patti Santoni

    Christine Smith

    Terri Taber

    Roland Thorpe, Ph.D., M.S.

    Jenette Young

    Local PR contact

    Renee Johnson
    rajohnson@alz.org
    443.632.9721

    Join our team

    Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by volunteering at the Greater Maryland Chapter, working with us at the Alzheimer's Association in Maryland or joining our team nationwide. Explore volunteer opportunities and career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.

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