Joanna Richardson-Jones, MBA, RD Chief Executive Officer Joanna joined Alzheimer’s Family Center as Chief Executive Officer in August 2013. With more than thirty years of ongoing commitment to health care in almost all settings of the domestic and international industry as well as the non-profit arena, Joanna’s strongest contributions have been made in the areas of administration, strategy development, psychoanalysis and mental health, and nutrition. Joanna has developed numerous programs aimed at providing necessary services to patients with dementia, ensuring their quality and sustainability. She has held executive leadership roles with organizations such as Adventist Health, Diversified Clinical Services, and CRC Health Group. In addition, she has been studying Psychoanalyst for the last seven years and is credentialed as a Research Psychologist by California Medical Board. Joanna was the recipient of the Huntington Beach Business Woman Award in 2020. PHONE: (714) 593-9630
Board Leadership and Executive Staff
Aimee Ruiz, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Manager
Aimee Ruiz joined Alzheimer's Family Center in July 2006. She is a certified professional through the Society for Human Resources Management.
Becky Barney-Villano
Senior Consultant for Grants and Fund Development
Becky Barney-Villano began consulting with Alzheimer’s Family Center in 2014 and currently serves as Senior Consultant for Fund Development and Grants.
Mercedes Tomioka, MD
Medical Director, Alzheimer's Family Center
Dr. Tomioka has been practicing Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine-Geriatrics since 2003. She is currently affiliated with Hoag Medical Group. Dr. Tomioka has been serving as Alzheimer's Family Center's Medical Director since October 2017.