About Us

Our Mission

The Junior Board of the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter was founded in 2019 to raise the awareness of Alzheimer’s and related dementias among young professionals, and to take action through fundraising events, education and advocacy initiatives, and volunteer opportunities. We are a group of civic-minded young professionals who have all been touched by Alzheimer’s and strive to live in a world without it.

Our Vision

A world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.

Executive Board

Tanner Sturm

Junior Board Chair

After watching grandparents on both sides of his family battle Alzheimer’s and related dementias, Tanner started volunteering with the Alzheimer’s Association. Through his membership on the Junior Board, he looks forward to joining forces with the Association to raise awareness of this horrible disease, advocate for caregivers and families, and fight for a world without Alzheimer’s.

Anna Porter

Vice President, Marketing and Communications

Anna first learned about the Alzheimer’s Association when looking for resources to help her family navigate her dad’s diagnosis of early-onset dementia when he was only 55 years old. After moving to New York, she joined the Junior Board with the hopes of raising awareness for the cause and becoming an advocate in the fight to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementias. She is committed to doing her part to find a cure in memory of her dad, Brooks.

Liz Pierson

Walk Liaison

After losing numerous great aunts and uncles to a genetic form of early-onset Alzheimer’s in their 40s and 50s, Liz learned of her grandmother’s diagnosis. Seeing the selfless dedication of her family as both caregivers and advocates, Liz decided to honor them by running the TCS New York City Marathon as part of the Alzheimer's Association team. Through this experience, her passion for awareness and advocacy was ignited. As a member of the Junior Board, she hopes to engage the next generation of Alzheimer’s advocates and see the Alzheimer’s Association find a cure to this devastating disease.