Tania Paparazzo, MSW, LICSW 

Tania Paparazzo is a dedicated leader in aging services and dementia care whose career has been shaped by a deep commitment to brain health, early awareness, and compassionate support for individuals and families living with cognitive change. Her work spans more than a decade of clinical practice, program development, and community leadership focused on improving quality of life for those impacted by dementia and other neurocognitive conditions.

Her passion for brain health began early in her career as an intern at the NYU Center for Brain Health while completing her Master of Social Work at New York University’s Silver School of Social Work, where she specialized in advanced clinical practice with aging populations. That formative experience grounded her lifelong commitment to understanding the brain, supporting cognitive wellness, and strengthening systems of care for individuals experiencing memory loss.

As Director of Elder and Social Services for the Town of Upton, Tania leads innovative programs that promote independence, cognitive engagement, and emotional well-being for older adults. She previously held leadership roles with the Alzheimer’s Association, where she developed caregiver education programs, trained healthcare professionals, supervised clinical teams, and helped expand access to dementia-specific support services, including virtual programming for individuals living with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease.  Tania is a sought-after speaker and educator, advocating for earlier recognition of cognitive changes and greater community understanding of brain health across the lifespan.

Her commitment to this work is deeply personal. Having watched both of her grandmothers live with dementia, Tania brings lived understanding to her professional mission of strengthening empathy, awareness, and dignity for those affected while advancing the broader conversation around brain health. She is dedicated to reducing stigma, promoting early support, and ensuring that individuals and families are never navigating cognitive change alone.