Deanna Darlington

Deanna Darlington is the Founder of AlzInColor, an initiative focused on raising awareness and addressing disparities in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias in communities of color. Through this work, she promotes education, community engagement, and equitable access to care and resources. She is also a seasoned Advocacy and Government Affairs professional with deep experience in patient access, health policy, and engagement with advocacy organizations. Over her career, Deanna has held leadership roles at Amgen, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, and Novartis Oncology, where she advanced policies and partnerships to improve outcomes. Over her career, Deanna has held leadership roles at Amgen, Onyx Pharmaceuticals, and Novartis Oncology, where she led patient advocacy and government affairs efforts, advancing policies that improve patient access to high-quality, value-based care Deanna began her career at the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), where she helped shape early reimbursement and policy efforts supporting oncology care.