Our people

The staff, volunteers, and Board of the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region are strongly committed to supporting people living with dementia, their caregivers, and their families. See who sits on our Board and who is part of our staff, and find out how you can join our team!

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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors are a diverse group of volunteers dedicated to the governance, overall policy and service direction of the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region.

To apply to join our Society's Board of Directors, click here to complete our application form. If you have any questions, please contact Teena at 905-687-6856 X 561 or [email protected]

Click here to read the full Board Director Position description.

2024/2025

  • Tim Wright, President
  • Laura Ford, Past President
  • Jennifer Schembri, Vice President
  • Michael Zhou, Treasurer
  • Linda Gigliotti, Secretary
  • Vic Kerschl, Director, Foundation Rep
  • Tracy Caverly, Director
  • Dr. Dan Dargavel, Director
  • Catharine Gray, Director
  • Ryan Hallam, Director
  • Dennis Martin, Director
  • Rene O’Brien, Director

For more information and to join our Board of Directors, click here to download and complete our application form and email it to Teena Kindt, Chief Executive Officer.

Staff

Management Team

Client Programs and Services

Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants

Support/Administration

Career Opportunities

By joining our team, you will be a part of a dynamic group of individuals who all work towards creating dementia-friendly communities and improving the quality of life for persons living with dementia, their care partners, and families.

Inquire today to find out how you can work at the forefront of dementia care.

There are no positions available at this time.

Alzheimer Society of Niagara Foundation

The Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation was launched in June of 2006 and is now the fundraising arm that funds the programs and services of the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region. It will ensure the future viability of specialized dementia care services in Niagara, especially with the ever-changing climate of health care and the competition for resources.

It offers several satisfying and effective philanthropic options that will make the most of donated dollars as well as offer taxation benefits to the donor. Funds can be established in a loved one’s or family name that will grow in perpetuity.

Click here to learn more about the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Foundation.

Our Board of Directors are a diverse group of volunteers dedicated to the governance, overall policy and service direction of the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Foundation.

2024/2025 Board of Directors

  • Vic Kerschl, Chair
  • Bob Miller, Past Chair
  • Anne Radojcic, Vice Chair
  • Bob Gosselin, Secretary
  • Alexandra Berkhout, Treasurer
  • Rene O’Brien, Director, Society Rep
  • Joseph DeFilippis, Director
  • Guy Graveline, Director
  • Nour Hage, Director
  • Melissa Marshall, Director
  • Bob Martens, Director
  • John Netherway, Director
  • Susan Uzelac, Director

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors are a diverse group of volunteers dedicated to the governance, overall policy and service direction of the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region.

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Career opportunities

By joining our team, you will be a part of a dynamic group of individuals who all work towards creating dementia friendly communities and improving the quality of life for persons living with dementia, their care partners and families.

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Volunteer

You can make a difference in the lives of people living with dementia. Our volunteers are provided certified training programs to enhance their knowledge so they can go into their roles with confidence.

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Contact us

The Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region is here to support all individuals living with dementia, their care partners, family, friends and the general public. If you have any questions about how we can help you, contact our office and someone will respond to you as soon as possible.

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