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Eric Dowdy is the Vice President, Public Policy (CA & NV) for the Alzheimer’s Association. In this role, he leads and supports Nevada and the five California chapters in their year-round advocacy program on behalf of individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Before the Alzheimer’s Association, he worked for LeadingAge California as their Chief Government Affairs Officer. Eric is the current Board Chair of the California Collaborative for Long-Term Services and Supports. He also serves on the Boards of a nonprofit retirement community in Woodland, CA, and a start-up nonprofit that develops employment opportunities for disabled adults. Eric is a founding member of the University of California, Sacramento Center’s capitol scholar program, where he interned in the California State Senate. He holds a Bachelor's in Political Science from the University of California, Davis, and a Master's in Public Policy & Administration from the California State University, Sacramento.