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She has spent her career working in the nonprofit sector in East TN directing and building adult day programs, and previously with Jewish Family Services of Denver, CO. She promotes dignity and advocacy of those living with dementia by empowering care partners through support and education, as well as training and coordinating community teams to strengthen the services and support available to this population. She serves on the Knox County Office on Aging Senior Information and Referral Board of Directors, Senior Companions Council, Alzheimer’s TN Virtual Dementia team, Purple Cities Alliance, and as a Caregiver Support facilitator.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a concentration in Microbiology in May 2022. He joined TMDF as a Clinical Intern in 2020 and became a Clinical Assistant in early 2022. He completed his Applied Practice Experience (APEx) with the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) Emergency Preparedness & Epidemiology Division where he developed EMERION, an emergency preparedness and healthcare resilience framework. Ed plans to use his training for a dual MD/PhD program in immunology and infectious disease, with future interests including the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) and the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. He is also a recognized Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC).

She joined the clinic as a Clinical Intern in October 2025. She quickly developed a strong understanding of patient care and in a rare move, she was recruited as the clinic’s Supporting Clinical Coordinator.

Sayler plans to attend medical school following graduation and hopes to pursue a career as a physician. Her background in biomedical nutrition, combined with her clinical experience, has strengthened her interest in medicine and provided her with opportunities to work directly with patients and families.

Outside of the clinic, Sayler is actively involved in service and campus organizations. She is a member of Sigma Kappa, through which she volunteers with Alzheimer’s Tennessee and participates in efforts supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. She is also involved with END ALZ at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, further extending her commitment to Alzheimer’s advocacy, education, and community engagement.

She has built a versatile career spanning media, marketing communications, broadcast management, and the performing arts. Her work in advertising has included developing multi-channel campaigns for major entertainment and retail brands, with strategies encompassing video, audio, and social media across hundreds of markets in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. She most recently served as Office Manager at WVLT-TV, the official broadcast partner of the Tennessee Volunteers. Since relocating to Tennessee, she actively volunteers with numerous community theatres by supporting their fundraising efforts and contributes her time to local pet adoption centers as well. Having witnessed the impact of cognitive disorders and neurodegenerative dementia through her own family, the mission of dementia-inclusive care is one she holds close to her heart.