Elizabeth “Beth” Smith-Boivin is the Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York Chapter.  She was appointed to this position by the Board of Directors in August of 2012. Prior to her appointment, Beth served for ten years as Director of the Alzheimer’s Center of Albany Med in Albany, New York.

Beth’s appointment as Executive Director is the continuation of a 40-year career in care of and service to the geriatric community and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, including over 35 years of service to the Alzheimer’s Association.  From 1993 to 1998, she served as president of the board of the Northeastern New York chapter and from 1997 to 2005, Beth served as a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s National Board of Directors.  

Beyond her direct board service and work experience, Beth has also served as an instructor for the New York State Police, a reviewer for the New York State Department of Health Dementia Grants Program and she is an appointee to the NYS Governor’s Coordinating Council for Services Related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias.  

Beth has a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Siena College and a Master of Science in Health Services Administration from Sage Graduate School.  She often appears on local news segments and has been interviewed on many occasions for publications including the New York Times, Psychology Today and Contemporary Long-Term Care Magazine.  

 

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