Board of Directors
Alexander Desmond – President
Alex serves as Federation Manager for several sister federations of the Alzheimer's Fund. Alex received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and brings over a decade of management and non-profit experience to the board. As a registered home health aid and CNA, Alex has previously worked in home and hospital settings providing care for the elderly, many of whom suffered from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and cognitive impairment. He is eager to lend his skills and experience to this new federation. Alex lives in Salem, MA with his partner and their lovable cat, Henry.
Tatiana Sherman – Vice President
Tania is currently the Program Coordinator for Duke Kunshan University's international Master of Environmental Policy (iMEP) Program. She received her B.A. from Hampshire College in East Asian Studies and has over a decade of experience in curriculum design and education management. Tania lives in Durham, NC and enjoys traveling, reading, and caring for her two extraordinary children.
Daniel Leighton – Clerk/Treasurer
Dan lives in Orrington, Maine with his wife, Danielle, and their three children. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Husson University and is currently the Service Manager for the Cintas Corporation. Dan has had several family members who have been affected by Alzheimer’s, and he looks forward to supporting the research and support programs offered by this federation's member charities.
Alex serves as Federation Manager for several sister federations of the Alzheimer's Fund. Alex received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and brings over a decade of management and non-profit experience to the board. As a registered home health aid and CNA, Alex has previously worked in home and hospital settings providing care for the elderly, many of whom suffered from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and cognitive impairment. He is eager to lend his skills and experience to this new federation. Alex lives in Salem, MA with his partner and their lovable cat, Henry.
Tatiana Sherman – Vice President
Tania is currently the Program Coordinator for Duke Kunshan University's international Master of Environmental Policy (iMEP) Program. She received her B.A. from Hampshire College in East Asian Studies and has over a decade of experience in curriculum design and education management. Tania lives in Durham, NC and enjoys traveling, reading, and caring for her two extraordinary children.
Daniel Leighton – Clerk/Treasurer
Dan lives in Orrington, Maine with his wife, Danielle, and their three children. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Husson University and is currently the Service Manager for the Cintas Corporation. Dan has had several family members who have been affected by Alzheimer’s, and he looks forward to supporting the research and support programs offered by this federation's member charities.
