Our people
Meet some of the people working to create a kinder, more inclusive and supportive place for people living with dementia and see how you can join our team.
The staff, volunteers and board of the Alzheimer Society of Sault Ste. Marie & Algoma are strongly committed to supporting people living with dementia, their caregivers and their families.
First Link Coordinators (family support, counseling, and education)
- Vicky Roy - Sault Ste. Marie
- Lisa DeZordo - Sault Ste. Marie
- Renee Pitre - Sault Ste. Marie
- Wende Diemer - East Algoma
- Chris Rask - North Algoma
Education Coordinators (public education, school presentations, provider training and workshops)
- Sheila Campbell - Sault Ste. Marie
- Wende Diemer - East Algoma
- Chris Rask - North Algoma
Recreation Therapists
- Kirby Beadle - Sault Ste. Marie
- Heather Grant - Sault Ste. Marie
- Lisa Ritchie - Sault Ste. Marie
- Kate MacLeod - Sault Ste. Marie
- Jamie Furkey - Sault Ste. Marie
- Valerie Lepore, Sault Ste. Marie
Behaviour Support Facilitator
- Kelly Spurr
- Lisa Ritchie - Sault Ste Marie
Fund Development Coordinators
- Bea Fioramanti - Sault Ste. Marie
- Chris Rask - North Algoma
Minds in Motion
- Debby Sorokopud – Sault Ste. Marie
- Chris Rask - Wawa
Administration
- Teresa Michel - Financial Clerk
- Rebecca Perry - Administrative Assistant
- Terry Caporossi - Executive Director
- Susan McLean - Coordinator of Volunteer Services
Adult Day Program
- Helga Moore - Blind River
- JoAnn Cain – Adult Day Program Coordinator
- Leslie Gowlett – Activity Aide
- Jody Ryckman - Activity Aide
- Jennifer Rowntree, Activity Aide
Transitions team
- Lynnette Wilen, Sault Ste. Marie
- Jaime Furkey, Sault Ste. Marie
Intake Coordinator
- Cathie Randel