Our Staff
Meet the people who have changed the face of Alzheimer’s and dementia
caregiving in our community.
Staff
Board of Directors
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Melissa Smith
MA, LMHC
Melissa is the Founder of Caregiver Wellness Resources, and is dedicated to the well-being of caregivers. She is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) an educator in Restorative and Sustainable Yoga, International retreat leader, Alzheimer's and other Dementias Caregiver Advocate, and Mindfulness Well-being Educator. She is a long time Partner with the MCA.
Audrey Hattie
More Info Coming Soon
Audrey is a member of Zuni Pueblo and director for the Zuni Senior Center and adult day care program. She is currently on the board of the New Mexico Indian Council on Aging and is a strong advocate for improving the lives of elder Native Americans in New Mexico.
Henry Varela
Co-Owner of NovoComm Strategies
Henry is the Co-Owner of NovoComm Strategies, a marketing firm that concentrates on helping non-profits and businesses enhance their communication efforts to the public. Having a grandmother who struggled with dementia, Henry has always strived to help others who are struggling too.
Valerie Tsosie
TBA
Bio Coming Soon
George Ginsberg
TBA
George has resided in Santa Fe for 50 years and is retired from a career advising private sector, government and Tribal employers in designing Employee Benefit plans. He has been providing care for his wife Shelly who was diagnosed with Dementia in 2017. George attends Memory Care Alliance Men's Caregiver meetings held every Friday and is grateful for the kindness and support that the Memory Care Alliance offers to the community.