North Shore Health Department

Dementia Initiative

The North Shore Dementia Initiative exists to connect organizations, improve dementia awareness, share resources, and coordinate education and support for people living with dementia, their caregivers, professionals, and the broader community.

Dementia Initiative Members

Becky Rowland, MPH, MBA - Health Officer at North Shore Health Department

Tanya Bohacheff, MPH, - Public Health Strategist at North Shore Health Department

Christopher Simenz, PhD, MS - Associate Professor at Medical College of Wisconsin

Sally Alefsn, MS, BA - Former Nonprofit Owner of Greater Milwaukee

Cas Mulcahy

Christina Huitron

Kristine Peterka, PhD - Population Health Strategy Lead at Independent Care Health Plan

Jill Kreider, CPA, MBA, BS - President at Azura Memory Care

Jennie Stoltz, MLIS, BA - Public Library Consultant at JSS Library Consulting

Christine Symchych - Village President of Fox Point

Marie Schulist - Mosaic & Engagement Specialist at Azura Assisted Living and Memory Care

Tamir Kaloti - President of Hayat Pharmacy

Tara Serebin, MS, BS - Director of Elementary Education Program at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Dementia Initiative Meetings