AURORA, CO, September 30, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Bobbie D'Addario has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. D'Addario has dedicated her career to mentoring youth, empowering women, advancing brain health awareness and supporting individuals affected by dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Since 2021, she has served as the senior program manager at the Alzheimer's Association®, where she is responsible for managing a network of volunteers who lead support groups and educational programs throughout the Denver metropolitan area.

In this role, Ms. D'Addario works to raise awareness about the importance of early diagnosis, emphasizing that timely intervention and lifestyle changes can help individuals remain in the early stages of dementia longer. She actively builds relationships with community organizations, churches and companies to expand outreach efforts, particularly among those aged 55 and over in senior living environments. Her work also involves advocating for routine Alzheimer's testing as part of standard healthcare, engaging with healthcare professionals to recognize early warning signs and ensuring that resources reach underserved populations.

Since 2015, Ms. D'Addario has owned My Souls Works, a business focused on facilitating retreats and workshops for women and teenage girls. Through My Souls Works, she addresses issues such as body image, self-esteem, spirituality and sexuality. She is passionate about providing resources that encourage women to support one another rather than judge or criticize choices related to appearance or health treatments.

Since 2021, Ms. D'Addario has worked at the Alzheimer's Association®. With the help of volunteers, she coordinates approximately 35 caregiver support groups across the region, provides resources to caregivers and those with a dementia diagnosis and facilitates educational sessions on brain health, dementia and its warning signs. Her leadership helps people to receive valuable education and support.

Between 2019 and 2021, Ms. D'Addario contributed as a community relations associate at Bridge House Ready to Work Aurora. She supported initiatives aimed at assisting unhoused individuals in gaining employment and stability within the community. Her responsibilities included fostering partnerships with local organizations and helping participants access vital resources.

Previously, from 2016 to 2019, Ms. D'Addario was the local program director for Colorado Pathways to Health and Wellness. In this capacity, she oversaw wellness programs designed to improve community health outcomes, drawing on her expertise in volunteer coordination and public health education.

For nearly two decades from 1996 to 2015, Ms. D'Addario served as the director of youth ministry at Smoky Hill United Methodist Church. During her tenure, she oversaw a significant expansion of the church's youth group from about 20 to more than 200 participants as the Aurora community grew. Her work involved mentoring young people during formative years while balancing her own family responsibilities.

Early in her career, Ms. D'Addario worked with children as a volunteer manager at a residential treatment facility for abused and neglected youth. This role allowed her to contribute meaningfully without direct immersion in trauma cases, shaping her approach to service-oriented leadership. Complementing her professional roles, she is an active member of DOVIA (Directors of Volunteers in Agencies) and has served on the Board of Directors with DOVIA twice in the past thirty years. She is passionate about reflecting her commitment to professional development in volunteer management and community engagement.

Ms. D'Addario's academic background includes earning a Bachelor of Science in social work from Buffalo State University in Buffalo in 1984. This foundation equipped her with critical skills for understanding individual needs and fostering supportive environments throughout her career. In 2019, she became a certified wellness coach through Catalyst Coaching Institute, further enhancing her ability to guide individuals toward healthier lifestyles.

Reflecting on her career, Ms. D'Addario credits her success to embracing her sensitivity, a trait she once viewed as a weakness but now recognizes as central to her compassion and ability to connect with others. She believes society has grown increasingly divided, and that people risk losing meaningful connection, especially as they age and become more isolated. Research underscores how vital connection is for brain health. She hopes people will place greater value on being present and engaged with those around them, whether children or adults.

Beyond her primary professional roles, Ms. D'Addario has contributed extensively as a volunteer coordinator for several organizations, including the Aurora Police Department in 2023, Aurora Warms the Night in 2019, Gateway Longview from 1989 to 1995 and the Mental Health Association of Colorado from 1997 to 1998. She also served as development coordinator for Family HomeStead between 1995 and 1997 and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Family HomeStead.

Ms. D'Addario is also recognized as an author with her publication "Mirror Mirror In the Trash: Thoughts on Valuing Your Inner Beauty," released by Knowlton Avenue Press in 2019. She has shared insights as a speaker for the Colorado Conference on Volunteerism, furthering conversations around volunteerism and community engagement.

Born in Buffalo, Ms. D'Addario has lived in Colorado for more than three decades after relocating due to her husband's business opportunity in point-of-sale sales management. Family remains central in Ms. D'Addario's life; she enjoys travel, swimming, spending time with her husband, children, four grandchildren, singing with her granddaughter, traveling and nurturing friendships across distances.

A lifelong learner with a love for languages, Ms. D'Addario has studied Italian extensively and continues learning Spanish. She is also an avid reader. As she looks ahead toward retirement, she plans to expand My Souls Works by hosting retreats for women, organizing online gatherings and possibly writing a guidebook focused on daily self-check-ins for mental and physical health. She intends to continue volunteering with unhoused individuals, those recovering from addiction and leading support groups for people experiencing early-stage dementia.

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