Mary Milnamow

Ms. Milnamow is a Ph.D. student at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work studying the health and well-being of family caregivers for older adults living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Prior to starting her Ph.D. program, Ms. Milnamow worked for 20 years in the Research & Evaluation Group at Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) in Philadelphia, PA, as a program evaluator. She was a sibling caregiver for her brother, Tommy, who had Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease. Their AD journey inspires her daily to advocate for greater access to care and more equitable policies for overlooked populations.