Special to the Reporter

The Alzheimer’s Association announces the election of Bret Hill from Mercer Island to its board of directors.

Hill, 58, joins the 29-member, volunteer governing board in steering the strategic direction of the association as it carries out its mission to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support.

Hill is an accomplished human-resources executive with extensive experience in human resources and total rewards. With a career that spans working with tech industry’s leaders, including Amazon, Google and Microsoft, Hill has consistently demonstrated his ability to shape and lead human-resource strategies for some of the world’s most influential organizations.

Hill’s career in human resources and total rewards began in the field of actuarial consulting, where he honed his skills as both a retirement and healthcare actuary. His analytical background, combined with his innate ability to understand the intricacies of human resources management, has allowed him to craft innovative and comprehensive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.

Beyond his corporate and family life, Hill is driven by a passion for addressing critical issues in our society. He is deeply committed to the cause of Alzheimer’s disease research and support, recognizing its immense impact on individuals and their families.

“I am very honored with my election to the Alzheimer’s Association board of directors,” Hill said. “The organization’s mission and work to accelerate the research, treatment and support around Alzheimer’s are critical to eradicating this devastating disease and I am very excited to work with the board to advance this goal.”

Hill will serve a two-year term on the Alzheimer’s Association board.

“We are pleased to welcome Bret to the Alzheimer’s Association board of directors,” said Sarah Lorance, chair of the board. “His expertise, background, and passion for our mission will be invaluable for all communities as we work together in pursuit of the association’s vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia.”

Hill received a bachelor of arts degree in economics from Whitman College. He and his husband, John, share a daughter.

More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2023 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, including 120,000 in Washington. Alzheimer’s is a leading cause of death in the United States and one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the largest Alzheimer’s advocacy organization in the world. The Alzheimer’s Association advocates for the needs and rights of people facing Alzheimer’s disease and all other dementia.