

Josie Di Chiara
Josie Di Chiara (She/Her/Hers) is the Director of Grants Administration. In this role, she handles corporate development and cultivation for the Foundation, responsible for securing major grants, sponsorships, and funds for AFA. Currently, she’s heavily engaged in securing support for the AFA’s Capital Campaign for the creation of a new AFA Education & Resource Center on Long Island (New York). During her tenure at the AFA, she has held several positions and has been responsible for the creation and execution of AFA’s key programs: Educating America Tour, National Memory Screening Program, Women & Alzheimer’s: The Empowerment Forum, AFA Fireside Chat and AFA’s Corporate Membership Program. Prior to joining AFA, Josie held long-tenured positions in the music, entertainment, and publishing industries. Josie graduated from Fordham University with a B.A. in business administration and journalism. When not supporting AFA’s mission, Josie loves travelling, going to music concerts, and enjoying new culinary experiences with friends.