Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Karen Mazzotta has over 30 years of experience in communications and public relations. Karen most recently served as the Director of Communications at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, where they led communications and marketing efforts for the national nonprofit. Prior to that, Karen was the Associate Director of Communications at the same organization and was responsible for driving digital marketing and social media. Karen also worked as a Public Relations Manager at the Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
Before joining the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, Karen ran their own boutique communications firm, Mazzotta Public Relations LLC, for 10 years. As the Principal of the firm, they provided strategic positioning, media relations, and social media management services to clients across various industries.
Karen's earlier experience includes serving as the Executive Director of Communications at Rodale Inc., a leading health and lifestyle brand. In this role, they oversaw internal and external communications and successfully increased media impressions and raised the brand's profile.
Karen began their career at Mazzotta Public Relations, where they provided strategic communications and public relations services for leading consumer publications. Karen played a crucial role in the communications strategy and brand building for Men's Health, achieving the publication's all-time high media impressions.
Karen Mazzotta obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, from St. John's University. Their major was in English Language and Literature, with a minor in Secondary Education. No specific start or end years were provided.
Alzheimer's Foundation of America
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA)'s mission is ”to provide support, services and education to individuals, families and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias nationwide, and fund research for better treatment and a cure." AFA unites more than 2,000 member organizations from coast-to-coast that are dedicated to meeting the educational, social, emotional and practical needs of individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and their caregivers and families. Under AFA's umbrella, these organizations collaborate on education, resources, best practices and advocacy —all resulting in better care for those affected by the disease. AFA believes that by raising awareness of the disease and educating healthcare professionals and the public at large, we will: help remove the fear and denial surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses, lead to early detection and proper treatment, prompt greater utilization of community resources and ultimately improve quality of life.