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 tkindt@alzheimerniagara.ca
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
Staff
Management Team
- Teena Kindt, CEO
- Karen Post, Manager of Fund Development
- Sarah Putman, Director of Education, Community Engagement and Quality
- Roxanne Souter, Director of Programs, Services and Privacy
Client Programs and Services
- Dion McParland, Family Support Counsellor
- Barbara Summers, Family Support Counsellor
- Greg Tikky, Family Support Counsellor
- Nancy Docherty, Family Support Counsellor
- Kara Wheeler, Family Support Counsellor
- Denise Verreault, Family Support Counsellor
- Dale Besaw, Family Support Counsellor
- Melanie Griffith, Francophone Family Support Counsellor
- Katie Dutka, Intensive Case Counsellor
- Tracie Grieve, Intensive Case Counselor
- Lisa Verburg, Supporting Independent Living Community Worker
- Brittany Roach, Dementia Resource Consultant
- Samantha Leger, Dementia Resource Consultant
- Angela Cancellara, Dementia Resource Consultant
- Amanda Staynes, First Link Coordinator
- Nicole Gascon, First Link Care Navigator
- Stephanie Miklavcic, First Link Care Navigator
- Angela Monrad, Mobile Cognitive Assessor
- Cathy Dennis, LEGHO-First Link Navigator
- Jacklyne Isaak, Public Education Coordinator
- Melissa Ricciuto, Early-Stage Wellness Program Coordinator
Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants
- Sherri Davis, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
- Larissa Mazzarella, Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
Support/Administration
- Gisèle Cote, Reception
- Kristine Scott, Finance Officer
- Teena Nouri, Database Coordinator
- Ashley Ellens, Respite Coordinator
- Alyzza Dixon, Intake Coordinator
- Jill Skoblenick, Communications Coordinator
- Jamie Miotto - Development Officer
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.
Job Postings
Manager of Finance
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