Coury O’Donoghue joined the Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter in December 2015.  She serves as Director of Program Services for the Chapter and has oversight for  educational programs, family support services and community outreach in their 49 County footprint.

Prior to joining the Association, she worked in long term care as an administrator for assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities; as a sales manager; and as business development director. She is passionate about supporting and educating individuals, families, and caregivers. Coury holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership.

Personally, her Great Aunt Lillian passed away from Alzheimer’s in the late 1990s and her Aunt DeeDee currently lives in a memory care community having been diagnosed in her early 70s. Coury reflects that life for Aunt Lillian and her mother as care-giver would have been so much different had we known as a family then what we know now about Alzheimer’s disease. It would not have changed the course of Aunt Lillian’s life but would have changed how we behaved and the quality of care she received.

Coury and her husband, Mark, live in Matthews, NC, with their 9 year old son, Jackson, 2 dogs, and 1 fish. They are active in the Cub Scouts.

Katherine Lambert joined the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter in April, 2014 as its Chief Executive Officer.   Katherine works with a volunteer and staff team across the 49 counties in Central and Western North Carolina to achieve the Association’s mission to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.  In January, 2017 Katherine’s role with the Association expanded to serving as the Regional Leader for all chapters in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia.

Prior to leading the Alzheimer’s Association, Western Carolina Chapter, Katherine served as Executive Vice President for Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council for five years and as Chief Development Officer for an additional three years.  She also founded and led The Lambert Group for four years providing strategic planning, fund development and training resources for non-profit organizations in our community.  Preceding her non-profit career, Katherine spent six years in the financial services and headhunting industries.

A native of Charlotte, Katherine earned her Bachelors Degree in Political Science with a Certificate in Marketing and Management from Duke University and has achieved her CFRE (Certified Fundraising Executive) designation.  Currently, she is an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church and Women Executives.  In addition, she serves on the Board of Directors as chair-elect for two non- profit organizations, Sharon Towers and the Association of Fundraising Professionals.