Matthew Baumgart is senior vice president of Health Policy for the Alzheimer’s Association, leading a range of projects at the intersection of policy and programs. He oversees much of the Association’s public health work, including two grant programs funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Association’s programmatic risk reduction efforts. In addition, Baumgart directs the Association's global public policy efforts, working in collaboration with Alzheimer’s Disease International, the World Dementia Council and the World Health Organization. Baumgart joined the Association in 2009 and has served in roles overseeing policy development, public health policy initiatives, federal affairs and state government affairs. Prior to joining the Association, Baumgart spent nearly 20 years working in the U.S. Senate, including as the legislative director for Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and a legislative assistant for over a decade to Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.).

Dr. Elizabeth Edgerly serves as the Senior Director of Community Programs and Services at the Alzheimer’s Association, where she oversees nationwide initiatives that support individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, as well as their families. A seasoned leader within the Association, Dr. Edgerly is also a licensed clinical psychologist with a specialization in geropsychology. Since joining the Association in 1995 as Chief Program Officer for Northern California, Dr. Edgerly has managed a wide range of care and support programs for individuals with dementia, their families, and healthcare professionals. In 2016, she was appointed Executive Director for Northern California and Northern Nevada, and in 2017, she expanded her role as Regional Vice President, overseeing operations in Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. In 2024, she took on the role of Senior Director with the Association, overseeing community programs nationwide.