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WHO WE ARE
The Pennsylvania Public
Policy Coalition
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Advocate for access to quality,
affordable dementia specific services and programs for individuals with
dementia and their caregivers.
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Increase awareness
about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and the Alzheimer’s
Association.
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Serve as the leading
voice for state and federal laws and policies. benefiting persons with
Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
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Educate local and
state elected officials about the disease and its’ impact on Pennsylvania.
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Pennsylvania Public
Policy Coalition of the Alzheimer’s Association is a unified voice of the 2
chapters and 11 regional offices in Pennsylvania, dedicated to increasing
awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and the Alzheimer’s Association. The
Coalition is the leading advocate voice for state and federal laws and
public policies benefiting persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related
dementias, their families, and their caregivers throughout Pennsylvania.
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HISTORY
In 2001, the
Pennsylvania Alzheimer’s Association Chapters formed the Pennsylvania Public
Policy Coalition to coordinate statewide advocacy efforts. The most
effective way to impact policy is to get involved and the single best way to
influence legislators is to have an organized constituency identify a
concern and express how it will impact their livelihoods. Therefore, as a
collective whole, we can have a powerful impact on legislation. Every
voice counts!
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MEMBERSHIP
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2003-2004 MEMBERSHIP |
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Name |
Region
Represented |
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Bob Marino, Chair |
Philadelphia |
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Diane Balcom |
Pittsburgh |
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Kristen Bires |
Erie |
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Dawn Brown |
Pittsburgh – Greensburg
Point of Service |
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Wendy Campbell,
President/CEO Delaware Valley Chapter |
DE Valley Chapter |
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Charlotte Johnson |
Harrisburg |
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Estella Parker-Killian |
Wilkes Barre |
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Betty Simmonds |
Harrisburg |
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Jeff Marshall |
Marshall Law and
Associates |
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