Southfield, MI- The Alzheimer's Association – Greater Michigan Chapter is pleased to announce a new CEO and President to the Association, Jennifer Lepard. Lepard began her new position in Southfield, on June 3, 2013. Lepard brings to the Alzheimer's Association the talent and expertise needed to advance the Alzheimer's Association services for over 60 counties and to nearly 140,000 individuals and their families who have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias.
“I am looking forward to working with the tremendously dedicated staff and board in meeting the needs of those suffering from Alzheimer's and to working towards its elimination.” Jennifer Lepard
Lepard comes to the Alzheimer's Association with over 25 years of non-profit management. Most recently, she served as the Chief Operating Officer at Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency in Wyandotte, Michigan. Her focus was on programming for low income individuals; especially youth and seniors in the community. Lepard built the agency from $1 million to $28 million during her tenure, and retained a staff of 200.
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Prior to Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency, she worked 7 years in Washington D.C. at Action to Rehabilitate Community Housing; a community based social services in a challenged area of the city. Lepard was raised in the town of Franklin and attended high school in Birmingham and presently lives in Royal Oak. She has always kept her ties to the community.
Jennifer Lepard will replace Dian Wilkin, who announced her retirement in November after serving the organization successfully for 30 years as CEO and President.
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The Alzheimer’s Association - Greater Michigan Chapter, founded in 1981, is a private, non-profit, voluntary health organization and one of over 70 chapters across the United States. The Greater Michigan Chapter is headquartered in Southfield, with regional offices in Alpena, Grand Rapids, Marquette, Midland, Flint and Traverse City and covers 60 counties. Services are available to more than 140,000 individuals and their families who have Alzheimer's disease or related dementias.
The Harry L. Nelson Helpline is a 24/7 information line for individuals seeking education and support on Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Call the Alzheimer's Association – Greater Michigan Chapter anytime at 1-800-272-3900
