CARE Advisory Team

Native of Gary, Indiana
Doctoral degree in Dentistry from University of Kentucky
Independent education consultant with over 35 years of leadership in academic mentoring, recruitment, retention, and inclusion of underrepresented, underserved, and disadvantaged students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) disciplines
Served in numerous academic leadership positions including the Assistant Dean for Admissions at The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Indiana University School of Dentistry, Assistant Provost and Executive Program Director at Purdue University, and Director of Health Career Programs at the University of Kentucky Medical Center.
Serves on the Indiana Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Community Advisory Board

Born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana
A successful thirty-year career in education as a teacher and administrator. Currently works at Martin University as Lead Faculty of the Teacher Prep Program
Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Kansas University (2019)
Volunteer of the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter
Nationally recognized and known for her ability to fuse art, African American history, and community activism through quilting.
Created a quilt in honor of her mother Linda Edwards Lee with her guild, Akoma Ntoso Modern Quilt Guild of Central Indiana, that caught the attention of the Alzheimer’s Association. She tells her mother’s story on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association as part of The Longest Day project.

Native of East Chicago, Indiana and lives in Merrillville Indiana
Founder and Executive Director of the Multicultural Wellness Network, Inc.
Community wellness champion and leader with over 20 years in health promotion, community capacity building, and community advocacy
Serves as the State Committee Health Chair for Indiana National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)

Chair of the Lake County, Indiana Alzheimer Association Walk and Volunteer of the Lake County, Indiana Alzheimer’s Association
Community advocate dedicated to sharing her lived experiences of family members (mother, maternal grandfather, and maternal grandmother) living Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia and resources available through the Alzheimer’s Association

Native of Danville, Illinois
Studied Chemistry at Spelman College (Atlanta, GA) and obtained Master of Business Administration in Leadership and Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Butler University
Published author in The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, Pharmacy Times
Part of the Pharmacy Leadership team at Eskenazi Health specializing in Medication Use Process and Regulatory Compliance.
Associate Adjunct Professor at Butler University
Member of: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Ivy Endowment, Inc., The Links, Inc., Junior League of Indianapolis, Dance Kaleidoscope, Laura Lee Fellowship House and Butler University Dean’s Advisory Council.
- Previously served on the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana Board of Directors, Shalom Health Care Center Board of Directors, United Way of Central Indiana Youth as Resources Advisory Board, Indianapolis Spelman Alumnae Council and Butler University Black Alumni Association

Received Bachelors in Social Work from Tuskegee Institute University (Tuskegee, AL) and Master in Sociology at Valparaiso University
Member of First Baptist Church in Gary, IN
Was the sole caregiver for 99-year young mother living with Alzheimer’s Disease. I have cared for her for 18 years.
Working on her doctoral degree in social and health services. Research focuses on African American caregiving with a special interest on compassion fatigue and caregiver burnout

Partner & Registered Civil Mediator @ Tolbert & Tolbert LLC Attorneys at Law
Active Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Had 2 grandmothers pass away because of the disease.
- Specifically interested in how to eradicate the disease or at least slow it down

From Merrillville, IN
Bachelor's in Organizational Management.
Married for thirteen years to Mim, her husband, and is his caregiver.
Her mission is to share what she is learning about dementia and to continue to seek ways to help ensure Mim's quality of life is easier, enjoyable, and peaceful.

Collaborative for Aging Research and Engagement