My father's journey through younger-onset Alzheimer's disease

After my father’s passing, an article was published on alzheimersblog.org to pay tribute to his life and all of the incredible things he did, both personally and professionally. I’m so happy to be able to share this incredible piece. Thank you Jennifer Tinkelenberg for honoring my father and bringing this story to life.

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Bruce Pasternack, who is well known globally for his work as a managing partner in a prominent consulting firm, Bay Area venture capitalist and President and CEO of Special Olympics International, was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s in 2013. His daughter, Joanne Pasternack, shares the man her father was, and how his diagnosis has led her to make changes.

From humble beginnings to working for the president
Bruce Pasternack was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1947. After graduating at the top of his class at Wingate High School in 1964, he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The Cooper Union, followed by a Master of Science in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania.

At age 26, when he was just a dissertation defense away from his PhD, Bruce joined President Gerald Ford’s staff at the White House, where he served as head of energy policy at the Federal Energy Administration and principle staff to the White House Energy Resources Council and the President’s Council on Environmental Quality. His work influenced environmental policy that is still in effect today.

Click Here to read the full article on alzheimersblog.org.