Massachusetts Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and All Other Dementias Members

List of current members and affiliations

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Members

Seat on CouncilCouncil Member
Designee of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and ChairWhitney Moyer, Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE)
Representative from a state Alzheimer’s disease organizationSusan Antkowiak, Alzheimer’s Association – MA/NH Chapter
Researcher with Alzheimer’s-related expertiseHugo Aparicio, Boston University School of Medicine
Designee of the Assistant Secretary of MassHealthRandi Berkowitz, Office of Long-Tern Services and Supports (OLTSS), MassHealth
Designee of the Secretary of Veterans’ Services (EOVS)Andrew Budson, VA Boston Healthcare System
Researcher with Alzheimer’s-related expertiseBrent Forester, Tufts Medical Center, Tufts University School of Medicine
Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Aging & IndependencePatricia Jehlen, MA Senate
Designee of the AGE SecretaryZee Johnson, Geriatrics Department at Baystate Health, Springfield Dementia Friendly Coalition
Alzheimer’s disease patient advocateRhiana Kohl, Caregiver
Alzheimer’s disease caregiverBarbara Meehan, Alzheimer’s Advocate/Former Caregiver
Alzheimer’s disease patient advocateHector Montesino, Embrace Home Care and Health Services
Designee of the DPH CommissionerChristine Ritchie, MGH Division of Palliative Care and Geriatric Medicine
Health care providerHeather Sawitsky, Fox Hill Village Homeowners Corp.
Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Aging & IndependenceThomas Stanley, MA House of Representatives
Health care providerVacant
Alzheimer’s disease caregiverVacant
Representative from a state-based advocacy organizationVacant
Date published: May 8, 2024
Last updated: September 2, 2025

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