February Speaker: Ann Marie McDonald MBA, M.Ed.

February 19, 2026

SPEAKER: Ann Marie McDonald MBA, M.Ed.

Alzheimer's Association

The Impact of Alzheimer’s and Dementia in Our Community

Ann Marie McDonald is the Chief Program Officer for the Houston & Southeast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, where she oversees strategic development, implementation, and management of community programs and client services across 36 counties in Southeast Texas. With more than 15 years of experience in multiple roles within the Association, she is dedicated to educating communities about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

Ann Marie holds master’s degrees in Business Administration (MBA) and Education (M.Ed.), and her areas of expertise include business communications, strategic planning, organizational development, project management, recruiting, mentoring, and training. She has also served as a media spokesperson for the Alzheimer’s Association on numerous occasions.

In addition to her leadership role, Ann Marie is an adjunct professor at Lone Star College–CyFair. She is committed to ensuring that programs and services effectively reach underserved and minority communities. She can be contacted at amcdonald1@alz.org.

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September: Special Networking Event

October 2, 2026

This month’s meeting is a dedicated opportunity to connect with professionals serving older adults throughout the Houston region. Join colleagues from across senior living, healthcare, home-based services, care management, and related fields to exchange ideas, strengthen referral relationships, and learn more about the resources available to the people and families we serve. Whether you are a longtime HACOC member or attending for the first time, this is an excellent setting to expand your professional network, make meaningful connections, and stay informed about developments across Houston’s aging-services community. Bring plenty of business cards and come prepared to connect.