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our team

bILL wITTEL
CEO, Chairman of the Board
Bill is a retired IT sales management professional with 40 years in business development for leading hardware and software firms. His passion to serve the community in support of education programs related to dementia began in 2018. During the time his wife Ellen was suffering from Alzheimers disease he was invited to join Beyond Dementia Coalition, a volunteer organization. Today Bill is the CEO of Beyond Dementia Coalition, Inc., committed to develop and sustain those programs that are aligned with the organization's mission.
stacey childers
Director of Educational Initiatives
For Stacey, simplicity isn’t just a preference, it’s a way of life! She's dedicated to helping people and organizations make a positive impact, efficiently. As Director of Operations & Project Management for Beyond Dementia Coalition, she uses her creative, strategic thinking superpowers to advance the organization’s goals. She is a certified Dementia Care Specialist (Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network), Virtual Dementia Tour Certified Trainer (Second Wind Dreams), an Alzheimer's Association Support Group Facilitator, and dementia caregiver for her mother.
Kila Acey
Director: Isolation Reduction for Adults with Dementia
Kila brings a unique blend of clinical knowledge and holistic practice, designing programs that reduce isolation and support emotional, cognitive, and social well-being. Her work integrates art, sound, mindfulness, and movement to create meaningful experiences for individuals living with dementia and those who care for them. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and serves as a Community Educator with the Alzheimer’s Association and a Volunteer End-of-Life Doula with Capstone Hospice, guiding families through the dementia journey with dignity and support.
Board members
Sid Jacobs Allen Jernigan Tara Jernigan Mike Riemann Angela Ritter, MD Gerry Roth Wayne Stradley Anga-Lee Tipton, MS, RN, FNP-BC Ashley Trammell, BSN, RN, CCRN Anslee Wilson, BSFCS Bill Wittel
Advisory Board Members
Chad Black Libby Dunahoo David FryeWill Hicks, CFP, AIF Bill Papciak Dr. Vanessa Schaeffer Nancy Treaster

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