Peggy Cunningham, Executive Director
Peggy is the Executive Director for the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County. She has the overall strategic and operational responsibility for the execution of the organization’s mission. That includes overseeing financial stability, organizational growth, and building community partnerships. Peggy ensures that vital programs meet the needs of participants and their families at no charge. She spearheads the organization’s mission for “Serving community residents with disorders affecting memory and movement by promoting quality of life and choice through advocacy, support, empowerment, education and research connections.” Peggy’s email address is [email protected].
Judith Lemoncelli, CFRE, Director of Development and Communication
Judy is the Director of Development and Communication for the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County and she is a national Certified Fund Raising Executive, one of only twelve in Indian River County. Judy has two decades of experience in senior fundraising from upstate New York. Her expertise also includes marketing, grant writing, annual appeals, and public relations. Judy oversees the annual ‘Walk to Remember’ and a new spring fundraiser, “Successful Aging”. Judy is honored to be raising much-needed funds for an organization dedicated to serving families in need in our community. If you would like to support the Association contact Judy; her email address is [email protected].
Courtney Sanchez, Director of Programs
Courtney volunteered for the Association for several years before becoming its Director of Programs. Courtney is responsible for the planning and management of all programs offered by the organization, which includes oversight of staffing, monitoring program budget and assuring effective delivery of all memory, movement, and educational offerings.
She manages the social respite programs in Vero Beach, Sebastian and Gifford, and in-home respite. Courtney oversees movement classes, ‘Project Lifesaver’, and support groups. She also facilitates memory screenings and wellness programs such as ‘Stress Busters’ and ‘Memory Work-Out’. To learn more about these vital programs or to participate, contact Courtney. Her email address is [email protected].
Dina DeGroat, Social Respite Activity Coordinator
Dina is the Social Respite Activity Coordinator at the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County. She has been with the Association for three years. Dina coordinates the daily activities during our Social Respite program which offers uplifting activities for people with dementia while their caregivers can take some much-needed down time Activities for participants promote socialization, hand and eye coordination, mental activity, and chair exercises. Participants can stay for just a few hours or bring a lunch and stay for the day. Dina loves making a difference through personal and social interactions. Programs are offered Monday thru Friday from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM and on the first and third Saturday of the month. Dina’s email is [email protected].
Cheryl Coutu, Administrative Assistant
Cheryl recently joined the team and is the Administrative Assistant. Cheryl is often the first voice you will hear and the first face you will see at the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of Indian River County. Her main role is to welcome and assist family members and others about programs and services the Association offers. Cheryl’s email address is [email protected].
Stay tuned for their new Educational Co-ordinator.