New leadership announced for the Alzheimer’s Advisory Council

Michelle Branham is now the chair of Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care, and Services. She, along with 10 new members were appointed by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on January 29^th, according to an announcement.

The goal of this action is to enhance Alzheimer’s care and lower disease burden. Branham is currently Secretary of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. She has been an advocate for public health for more than 25 years.

The other new members of the council are:

• Katheryn Newkirk, Vice Chair
• John D. Couris
• Samuel S. Giles
• Ricardo A. Hanel
• James Hartsell
• Michael Mayo
• Kristi Putnam
• Steve Waterhouse
• Gina Waterhouse
• Jonathan Weiss