Learn more about the Team!
Lindsey Marek, Ed.D., LMSW, CDP, CADDCT
Dr. Marek is the founder and director of Embracing Memory Care, where she leads with a passion for education, empathy, and excellence in dementia care. A Licensed Master Social Worker, Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT), Dr. Marek brings over 19 years of leadership experience and more than 8 years of higher education teaching to her role.
Her background spans mental health, hospice, and long-term care settings, and she is dedicated to equipping caregivers and professionals with the tools to deliver compassionate, person-centered care. Dr. Marek holds a BSW and Ed.D. from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor and an MSSW from Abilene Christian University. Through Embracing Memory Care, she strives to make high-quality dementia education accessible across communities and care settings.
Darla Craft, Administrator
Mrs. Craft brings over 38 years of experience as a Budget Analyst with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Central Texas to her role as Administrator at Embracing Memory Care. Now retired from federal service, she is the organizational backbone of our training programs, coordinating schedules, managing communication, and ensuring each participant receives the support they need. In addition to her vital role behind the scenes, Darla is also a full-time caregiver to her 86-year-old mother, bringing both professional expertise and personal compassion to everything she does.