Our Why
Our commitment to Living Well with Dementia stems from a deeply personal connection. Each of us has experienced the profound impact of Dementia.
As care partners for spouses or adult children supporting parents or siblings living with Dementia, we intimately understand the complexities of your journey. Recognizing that you are not alone in facing these challenges, we have chosen to be actively involved.
Our mission is to provide support and illumination, helping to lighten the path for both you and your care partner as you navigate the intricacies of living well with Dementia.
Founders of Living Well With Dementia Sisters
Bill Kelly
Bill brings over two decades of expertise in the water industry, distinguished by his innovative approach and notable successes. His career is characterized by a profound passion for supporting startups, where he has played a key role in empowering communities and fostering sustainable growth.
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As Chairman of the City of Sisters Public Works Advisory Committee, Bill is instrumental in guiding the city's infrastructure toward efficiency and environmental sustainability. His leadership ensures the alignment of complex projects with community needs.
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Simultaneously, as President of the Rotary Club of Sisters, Bill's commitment to civic responsibility shines through. He actively champions community engagement and enriches local lives, embodying the Rotary's values of “Service Above Self" and international understanding. Bill's blend of professional acumen and dedication to community service marks him as a leader who not only excels in his field but also profoundly impacts the community he serves.
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Debbi McCune, CDP CMDCP
Debbi McCune is the Principal Broker and Owner of Next Phase Realty & the Central Oregon Association of REALTORS Director for Sisters. She previously served on the Redmond Senior Center Board as Vice President. Alongside her professional endeavors, she is a passionate advocate for Alzheimer's awareness and support, serving as a volunteer Community Educator, and Awareness Champion for the Alzheimer's Association.
She is a founding member of Living Well With Dementia Sisters, a local non-profit. Debbi's personal journey as a caregiver for her husband, who was diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's in 2016, fuels her commitment to empowering others facing similar challenges.
Currently working towards becoming a Certified Dementia Practitioner, she combines her professional expertise with a deeply personal understanding of the complexities of the dementia journey. Outside of her work, Debbi finds solace and perspective hiking the trails around Sisters with her two furry companions, Sophi & Mac.
Sandy Reilly
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Sandy Reilly trained as a US Navy Corpsman in 1973. Orthopedic Technician and surgical assistant for Orthopedists in both New Hampshire and California. He went to work for 3M in the HealthCare division as a clinical and technical specialist working throughout eight western US states.
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Married to a very understanding, beautiful wife, Rose, for more than 35 years, they retired to Sisters in 2020 They have two daughters and three grandchildren.
One of Sandy’s closest siblings has been diagnosed, first with early onset Alzheimer’s and then re-diagnosed with MCI, mild cognitive impairment. Another important person to Sandy is a lifelong friend and cherished mentor who is being cared for by his amazing wife as he progresses through late-stage Alzheimer’s and other co-morbidities.
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Whether it's offering a comforting presence in times of distress, sharing valuable resources and information, or actively engaging in acts of service, Sandy’s commitment to helping others shines through.
Board of Directors of Living Well With Dementia Sisters
Jenn Masse
Chair Person
Jenn Masse is an ICF-Certified Leadership Coach, Trainer, and Facilitator, and the owner of Conshy Coaching. She helps executives, leaders, and high-performing professionals embrace a more conscientious approach to leadership by adopting simplified strategies to manage time, stress, and energy. With a background in public accounting, internal audit, sales strategy, business development, and marketing, Jenn brings over a decade of corporate experience to her work. She holds a BS in Accounting and an MBA in Marketing from Saint Joseph's University, along with several ICF-accredited coaching certifications.
Jenn Masse was introduced to dementia as a child. Her grandfather was diagnosed with early on-set Alzheimer’s when she was only two months old, passing when she was 10. Although young, she remembers the toll it took on her grandmother, who spent every waking minute with her husband at the facility that was within walking distance of her home. The care partners, families and individuals impacted by this terrible disease in Sisters don’t have the benefit of having resources like a facility in walking distance (yet!), which is why Jenn is excited to partner with LWWDS to help close the resource gap and make it easier for those impacted to live well, with dementia.
Jenn lives in Sisters with her husband, Matt, and dog, Chauncey. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, and doing trail maintenance with the forest service.
Bre Miller
Vice Chair Person
After 17 years with the Corvallis Knights Bre and her family relocated to Central Oregon for a slower pace of life. One of Bre’s favorite parts of her career with the Knights was working with local small businesses. She created her company to do just that.
Bre graduated from Corvallis High in 2004 and earned a degree in speech communications from Oregon State in 2009. She resides in Sisters with her husband Bryan and their daughter Harper and son Conley.
Bre decided to get involved with Living Well With Dementia Sisters in memory of her grandmother Bev. Her experience with Dementia as a granddaughter was a journey she wishes no one had to go through. Bre is excited to help support LWWDS in helping the residents of Sisters navigate the intricacies of living well with Dementia.
Steve Auerbach
Secretary
Steve is a retired corporate HR and Operations executive with extensive experience in the property-casualty insurance industry and in building four high-tech startups in Silicon Valley and San Francisco.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics from UCLA and an MBA. Steve has a strong background in community service, having served on the Sisters Planning Commission and the Friends of the Sisters Library Board, as well as being a two-time president of the Sisters Rotary Club.
Steve has been married to his wife, Kathleen, for 34 years. His connection to Alzheimer’s is deeply personal, having lost both his mother and sisters to complications associated with the disease.
Board Members​
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CONTACT US
At Living Well With Dementia Sisters, we understand the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. To schedule a visit or learn more about our services, feel free to contact us .