After six and a half years of dedicated service, our Executive Director, Heather Hooper, has made the bittersweet decision to transition out of her role with Dementia Alliance of North Carolina this May. As she steps away from her full-time role, Heather looks forward to spending more time with her family and continuing to support mission-driven organizations through consulting.

Under Heather’s leadership, the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina has expanded its programs, deepened its impact across the state, and provided critical support to families navigating dementia. Her passion and dedication have strengthened our mission, ensuring that no one in North Carolina faces dementia alone. We are deeply grateful for her vision and the lasting impact she has made on our organization.

While change can be challenging, we want to assure our community that the Dementia Alliance is well-positioned for the future. Our Board of Directors has been thoughtfully planning for this transition, and we have full confidence in our strong leadership and dedicated staff to continue our vital work. Heather is committed to ensuring a smooth transition, and we will share more details about the next steps in the coming months.

Heather would like to share the following message directly with you, our amazing community:

“As we navigate this transition, I want to personally thank each of you—our dedicated supporters, caregivers, families, and partners—for making this work possible. Your commitment ensures that Dementia Alliance of North Carolina continues to be a source of education, support, and empowerment for those living with dementia.This change will allow me to spend more time with my family and continue supporting mission-driven organizations in new ways through consulting. I look forward to the next few months of working alongside this amazing team and celebrating all we have built together.”

As we move into this next chapter, we invite you to celebrate Heather’s impact and stay engaged with us. We welcome your connection if you have any questions or would like to reach out.

We are officially launching the search for our next Executive Director. We are seeking a visionary leader to continue advancing our mission and growing our impact across North Carolina. If you or someone you know would be a great fit, we encourage you to share or apply. The job description and application details are here: https://www.capabilitycompany.com/posprofiles/posdanc.shtm

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to our mission. Together, we will carry forward the incredible work that Heather has helped shape, ensuring families across North Carolina receive the compassionate care and resources they need.

If you have questions, contact the Dementia Alliance of North Carolina Team at info@dementianc.org.