Beth Smith-Boivin

Beth Smith-Boivin

Elizabeth “Beth” Smith-Boivin is Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, Northeastern New York Chapter. Beth’s role as executive director is the continuation of a 35-year career in care of and service to the geriatric community and people with Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia, including over 30 years of service to the Alzheimer’s Association. Prior to her appointment as executive director of the Northeastern Chapter in 2012, Beth served for 10 years as director of the Alzheimer’s Center of Albany Med. She also served as president of the board of the Northeastern New York chapter and as a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s National Board of Directors. Beth also was an instructor for the New York State Police and is an appointee to the New York State Governor’s Coordinating Council for Services Related to Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias. She has a Bachelor of Science in social work from Siena College and a Master of Science in health services administration from Sage Graduate School.