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Meet Our Board Members 2024 - 2026

Carol Holmes

Seeing the need for better dementia care services, I started Connect Camp to fill that gap with the support of volunteers. Those facing dementia deserve engaging, social time to help them navigate their changing world with joy and dignity. Through my experience as a wellness coach, yoga instructor, and CPR teacher, I’ve realized how vital this program is, not only for those with dementia but also for giving their care partners much-needed time for self-care.

My hope is to keep helping families, inspire others to join us, and bring Connect Camp to more communities. Together, we can make a real difference!

Charles Loggins

I know firsthand from my wife having dementia for over 10 years before passing in 2024. We owned and I still operate C & H Dance Studio and have many students that understand the joys and

challenges I faced. The environment in which a dementia patient lives makes all the difference in how they and caregivers respond.  Connect Camp provides this type of environment which really enhances their lives! I am now proudly volunteering my time to help provide this type of support to this great organization.

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Rosie Mucino

Having worked with programs like Head Start, Texas Department of Health, and others, I've seen the toll of Dementia on families, especially those with fewer resources. My personal connection dates back to

2007 when my mother was diagnosed. Connect Camp is making a real difference for those with Dementia and their families.
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Kathy Smith

My perspective as a board member centers on enhancing the lives of individuals with dementia, ensuring their mobility and active engagement for as long as possible. Equally important to me is the support provided to their caregivers. Beyond this

passion, I've also actively participated in other charitable communities,
including the Springtown Chamber of Commerce.
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Janet Standifer

As a Speech Pathologist, I’ve had the opportunity to work in a variety of medical settings, including hospitals, home health, skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers, and outpatient clinics. This has allowed me to gain valuable experience with many different neurologically impaired populations. I’m passionate about making a difference by raising awareness about dementia through podcasts, speaking engagements, and support groups.

I also provide in-depth education and training to families and care partners to help them navigate the challenges of dementia care.
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Susie Willmott, LMSW

As a medical social worker, I witness firsthand the immense stress caregivers face while providing round-the-clock care for a loved one with dementia at home.

I educate caregivers about stress and burnout, offering practical strategies to incorporate self-care into their daily routines. I’m excited to be part of a community resource that offers caregivers a few hours to fully recharge, so they can return with a renewed sense of well-being and balance.
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HISTORY

Connect Camp was born out of an opportunity to fulfill an unmet need within our community. Caregivers, burdened by the constant care required for their loved ones, were lacking the opportunity to relax, recharge, and enjoy life without the constant worry of providing care for someone with dementia. It was in November 2016 that I, while teaching a yoga class at St. Stephen Catholic Church, observed the immense stress faced by a caregiver who attended the class with her mother, who was living with dementia. Witnessing this situation inspired me to create a program that would offer Mary Ellen Guay a positive and secure environment where she could be herself, while also giving her daughter Cathy some much-needed personal time.

Throughout the journey, we have been fortunate to receive support from the church community. Father John Casey, followed by Father Mike O'Sullivan and now Father Emmet O'Hara, have generously provided us with a space within St. Stephen Catholic Church premises to run Connect Camp. Additionally, the program has attracted a wonderful group of volunteers, and we have successfully organized themed programs on the first and third Thursday of each month.

Camp Volunteers

Gus Villanueva

Kim White

Maria Ruiz

Julie Lynch

Alex Villanueva

Brad White

Josie Thurmon

Greg Lynch

Ritsu Waggoner

Cecelia DeLozier

Paul Monk

Sylvia Rusinek

Carol Holmes

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