Our people

Meet some of the people working to create a kinder, more inclusive and supportive place for people living with dementia and see how you can join our team.

Mosaic of people

The staff, volunteers and board of the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma are strongly committed to supporting people living with dementia, their caregivers and their families.

Administration
Sandra Miceli - Financial Clerk
Rebecca Perry - Administrative Assistant
Terry Caporossi - Executive Director
Susan McLean - Coordinator of Volunteer Services

First Link Coordinators (family support, counseling, and education)
Vicky Roy - Sault Ste. Marie
Lisa DeZordo - Sault Ste. Marie
Lisa Porco-Planting - Sault Ste. Marie
Kristine Ouellet - Sault Ste. Marie
Kristi Hilderley - Sault Ste. Marie
Clorinda Rancourt - Sault Ste. Marie
Wende Diemer - East Algoma
Chris Rask - North Algoma

Intake Coordinator
Cathie Randel - Algoma District
Kirby Beadle - Sault Ste. Marie

Education Coordinators (public education, school presentations, provider training and workshops)
Jessica Myers - Sault Ste. Marie
Wende Diemer - East Algoma
Chris Rask - North Algoma

Recreation Therapists
Chantelle Mitchell - Sault Ste. Marie
Crystal Roach - Sault Ste. Marie
Jennifer Bubinas - Sault Ste. Marie
Lisa Ritchie - Sault Ste. Marie
Hannah Marsh - Sault Ste. Marie
Valerie Lepore - Sault Ste. Marie
Samantha Ralph - East Algoma

Behaviour Support Facilitator
Kelly Spurr - Sault Ste. Marie
Lisa Ritchie - Sault Ste. Marie

Fund Development Coordinators
Bea Fioramanti - Sault Ste. Marie
Chris Rask - North Algoma

Minds in Motion®
Debby Sorokopud – Sault Ste. Marie
Chris Rask - Wawa

Adult Day Program
Helga Moore - Blind River
Rachel MacLean - Adult Day Program Coordinator
Leslie Gowlett - Personal Support Worker
Jody Ryckman -  Personal Support Worker
Alyson Bell - Personal Support Worker

Transition Support
Keshia Godfrey - Sault Ste. Marie
Katie Kline - Sault Ste. Marie
Samantha Taranto - Sault Ste. Marie
Jaime Furkey, Sault Ste. Marie

Community Outreach
Keara Gelinas - Sault Ste. Marie
Shawna Rimkey - Sault Ste. Marie
Karleigh Iozzo - Sault Ste. Marie

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Since 1985, the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma District has been dedicated to improving the quality of life for people living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias and advancing the search for the cause and cure.

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