The below leaders have earned our Dementia Capable Care Certified Instructor (DCC-CI) Credential (and have agreed to have their name listed in our online registry).  

These leaders have earned this recognition by successfully completing Dementia Capable Care, 2nd Edition Certified Instructor training program taught by a Dementia Care Specialists Global Professional Instructor. Successful completion includes: 

  • Completed Dementia Capable Care, 2nd Edition Certified Instructor training program which includes 10 hrs. of training through a combination of online learning modules and a live virtual training session.  
  • Application of the content through a variety of classroom activities. 
  • Teaching a component of the Dementia Capable Care, 2nd Edition program to their classmates and peers 
  • Scoring a passing grade on the Certified Instructor exam. 
  • Pledging an earnest commitment to create a dementia capable workforce and society. 

These leaders train others using approved training materials in accordance with the Certified Instructor agreement, to help create a dementia capable workforce. 

We thank them for their partnership and applaud their commitment to making the world a better place for those living with dementia and their loved ones!  

Active Dementia Capable Care Certified Instructors: 

Adaire Calcutt

Almalesha Anderson

Allison Duch

Allison Homan

Amanda Clement

Amanda Molski

Amanda Starr

Amber Sufnar

Amie OMalia

Amy Peterson

Amy Sallberg

Andrea Haga

Angela Plasse

Annie Stone

Anthony V. Wilson

Arlene Schiff

Ashley Heisserer Wheeler 

Austin Chase Bailey 

Barb Hanle 

Beverly LeBlanc

Brynne Haverkamp

Carly Wilson

Carrie Ambrose 

Chelsea Lyon

Cherease Hoyungowa

Chris Butkowski

Chris Petrik

Claudia Oakes

Corin Moore

Corinth Aguon

Crystal Kratz

Dana Perrin

Dani Reed

Daniel Wicks

Danielle Bress

Danielle Nichols

Danielle Wallner 

Darline Ortiz Morales

David Kreimeier

David Frovarp

Deborah Tillman

Deborah    Polkowski

Denise Timberlake

Derik Nelson

Desiree Cox

Donald Rankins

Donna Gibbons

Elizabeth Stanford

Emily Shearer

Emma Dudley

Enma Martinez

Erica Borden

Erin Richardson

Fabiana Andrea Voras 

Fay Gardner

Grace Lloyd

Heather Comstock

Heidi Hurley

Helena Berardinelli

Hoke Whitworth

Holly King

Holly Seyer

Illona Root-Chang

Ivy Yoder

Jackie Moment

Jaclyn Serna

Jacquelyn Lawlor

Janelle Thompson

Janette Seaborn

Janine Peterson

Jeffery DeMars

Jen Drofenik

Jenae Daggett           

Jennifer Finnin

Jennifer Henry

Jennifer Salas

Jenny Noble

Jeremiah Tolentino

Jessica Holliday

Jessica Major

Jill Parsons

Jo-Ann Venezia

Jocelyn Valentin-Miller

Joey Deeter

Jordan Bennema

Julie Ambachew

Julie Bergfeld

Julie Christianson

Karen Dunlap

Karen Mercier

Karin Tuska

Karli Schneider

Kassondra Johnston

Katherine Stuart

Katie Mettler

Katrina Cann Atkins

Katy Burdge

Kayla Rains

Kelli Keyes

Kelly Winn

Keyatta Shade

Kimberly Denton

Kimberly Jolivette

Kimberly St. Peter

Kris Hirzel

Kristi Schroeder

Kristin Dirga

Kristy Zielke

Lacy Clark

Lana Barth

Laura Christensen

Laura Prime

Laurie Fuller

Lisa Moore

Lindsey Dwojak

Lisa Weston

Leslie Tallon

Lynn Drew

Lysa Johnson

Mallory Inman

Marci Gerke

Maria Davis

Maria Ellgen 

Maria Miller

Maria Sandra Cruz

Marie Headlee

Marsha Hoffner

Mary Bautista Reyes

Mary Stoinski

Melania Chaverri Sanchez

Melanie Titzel

Melissa Long

Meredith Woodford

Michael Burgess II

Michelle DuBridge

Michelle Hemp Miller

Miranda Reed

Molly Marshall

Monica Rodriguez

Muddassir Mohiuddin

Natasha Gooden-Williams

Nicholas Heidenthal

Nicole Marsh

Nicole Seabolt

Nicole Sloggett

Nelson Vieira

Olivia Mogab

Prachi Rathi

Rhonda Roberts

Richard Reed

Robert Sarison

Sabrina Wilson

Samantha Summers

Sandra Illingworth

Sarah Kolas

Sarah Merlo

Sarah Schultz

­­Sarah Shearer-Smith

Shalene La Fortune

Shae Beard

Shameem Coppotelli

Shari Youchoff

Shashi K. Madahar

Shawndee Gamble

Shirley Edwards

Somers Willock

Sophie DeVries

Stephanie Dowling

Stephanie Mendoza

Stephanie Moore

Stephanie Jukic

Steven Nicholas

Steven Schmidt

Susan Champion

Tammy Payne

Tana Dell

Tanya King

Terra Stewart

Tien-Ning Yang

Tiffany Fellows

Toni Tucker

Tracy MacGrath

Val Criswell

Veronica Alave

Victoria Palmer

Wendy Cerminara

Zoe Stone

 

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Last Updated: April 30, 2025

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