MaryGrace Sharp, MPH, is a Program Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association, where she has been serving since February 2024. In her role, MaryGrace delivers free educational programming across northern Cook County and Lake County, focusing on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, caregiver support, and available community resources. She also oversees 24 active dementia-related caregiver support groups and manages a network of more than 50 dedicated volunteers, helping ensure families have access to the support they need.

With a strong background in public health and community service, MaryGrace began her career as part of the Teach for America St. Louis Corps, teaching high school Special Education mathematics and AP Statistics. She later earned her Master of Public Health and has continued her work in the nonprofit sector ever since. She joins us today to share valuable insights on what Alzheimer’s disease is, how it relates to dementia, healthy habits for brain health, and the many free resources available to individuals and caregivers.

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MaryGrace Sharp

📞 847-363-2114

✉️ mlsharp@alz.org

🌐 https://www.alz.org/illinois

Produced by: Dave Couto with Bright Vox Audio

Edited by: Michael Collins