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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 02/26/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)
Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.
Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.
Dianne Stone
Associate Director of Network Development and Engagement, Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center and NISC
National Council on Aging
Dianne Stone has more than 20 years of experience with senior centers and aging issues, primarily as the Director of the Newington Senior and Disabled Center in Newington, Connecticut. Stone has also worked, volunteered, and held leadership positions with a variety of organizations in Connecticut, including Connecticut AgeWell Collaborative, the ADA Coalition of Connecticut, Connecticut Medicaid Oversight Council, and the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity. She joined NCOA in January 2022, as a member of the Center for Healthy Aging, where she is primarily focused on supporting senior centers throughout the country through the ACL-funded Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center and NISC.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/22/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)
Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.
Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.
Dianne Stone
Associate Director of Network Development and Engagement, Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center and NISC
National Council on Aging
Dianne Stone has more than 20 years of experience with senior centers and aging issues, primarily as the Director of the Newington Senior and Disabled Center in Newington, Connecticut. Stone has also worked, volunteered, and held leadership positions with a variety of organizations in Connecticut, including Connecticut AgeWell Collaborative, the ADA Coalition of Connecticut, Connecticut Medicaid Oversight Council, and the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity. She joined NCOA in January 2022, as a member of the Center for Healthy Aging, where she is primarily focused on supporting senior centers throughout the country through the ACL-funded Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center and NISC.
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This 60-minute monthly workgroup from NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging will offer participants an opportunity to learn how Administration for Community Living (ACL) grantees are offering evidence-based programs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to collaborate with others across the country, and ask questions to help your organization work towards offering and/or improving your evidence-based program virtual delivery. Find all Grand Round sessions here - https://connect.ncoa.org/grand-rounds-sessions
This 60-minute monthly workgroup from NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging will offer participants an opportunity to learn how Administration for Community Living (ACL) grantees are offering evidence-based programs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Join us to collaborate with others across the country, and ask questions to help your organization work towards offering and/or improving your evidence-based program virtual delivery.
Find all Grand Round sessions here - https://connect.ncoa.org/grand...
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 12/17/2024 at 2:00 PM (EST)
December 2024 webinar for SNAP Enrollment Centers (SECs).
This is the December call for the Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Enrollment Centers (SECs). In this webinar, grantees will:
1. Gain an understanding of the BenefitsCheckUp tool.
2. Learn key features of the white label (SEC specific) BenefitsCheckUp sites.
3. Explore the Benefits Participation Map tool and identify ways that this tool can assist SEC work.
Nicole Knowles
Senior Director, Product Management
National Council on Aging
Nicole leads NCOA’s digital economic security team – responsible for the product development, content management, customer service, and partner engagement for BenefitsCheckUp, Age Well Planner and My Medicare Matters. These digital tools are built around NCOA’s multi-faceted consumer engagement model – providing (1) unbiased education from a trusted source, (2) personalized insights via assessments and tools, and (3) the opportunity to take action by engaging with an expert. Primarily targeting older adults and their caregivers to improve their health and financial security, the tools support NCOA’s social impact goal to impact the health and economic security of 40 million older adults by 2030, especially women, people of color, LGBTQ+, low-income, and rural individual.
Kerry Glova
Associate Director, Research and Evaluation
National Council on Aging
Kerry is the Associate Director for Research and Evaluation at the National Council on Aging (NCOA). At NCOA, Kerry supports the execution of NCOA’s research and evaluation agenda, focused on building evidence used to advocate for programs and policies that serve older adults, especially those most in need. Kerry works collaboratively across NCOA to design research methodologies, produce meaningful measures, and analyze the organization’s social impact progress toward impacting 40 million older adults by 2030. Previously, Kerry was the Director of Research and Evaluation at Catholic Charities USA, working to illustrate the size, scope, and impact of the network’s 160+ service provider member agencies. Kerry is passionate about translating community-based programming into impactful data to influence systematic change. Kerry holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from the University of Pittsburgh; she holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Point Park University.
Shaneece Gaines
Senior Manager, Economic & Financial Security
NCOA
Shaneece is a Subject Matter Expert in housing and other areas tied to economic security, such as debt counseling and financial coaching at NCOA. Shaneece brings with her extensive non-profit experience. As a Grants Manager at an international non-profit, she managed grant projects and economic security initiatives from application to approval and utilization, overseeing a $50M portfolio. In progressive positions at a national non-profit housing counseling intermediary, she served as the Housing Counseling Network and Direct Services Director, in which she oversaw over 160 organizations nationwide, a cross- functional team of 10 FTEs, and a budget of over $2.2M. Her portfolio of work included both housing and financial counseling to thousands of consumers annually through direct client services and through their intermediary services that addressed needs, including but not limited to: HECM/reverse mortgage counseling, foreclosure counseling, homebuyer counseling, debt counseling, financial coaching, and assistance accessing federal, state, and local benefits programs (e.g., SNAP, LIHEAP, Medicare and Medicaid, etc.).
Shaneece was a Mortgage Loan Officer for a major Banking institution where she increased their mortgage loan portfolio; worked with individuals and families with all aspects of mortgages/loans, refinancing, housing affordability and related Affordable Lending Products; and ensured consumers’ preparation for homeownership through homebuyer education and community-level and professional events.
She possesses her Masters in Public Administration from Strayer University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Kent State University.
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CMS will review the changes to the special enrollment periods (SEP) for the coming year.
CMS will review the changes to the special enrollment periods (SEP) for the coming year.
Kristi Sugarman-Coats
CMS/FCHCO
Gretchen Nye
CMS/FCHCO
Ryan Ramsey
Associate Director, Health Coverage & Benefits
National Council on Aging
Ryan Ramsey has over 11 years of experience working to support older adults. His previous roles have included working with the Tennessee Department of Aging and Disability, overseeing the State Health Insurance Assistance (SHIP) Program, Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) program, and delivery of Older American Act services as Deputy Director. His passion is empowering individuals to make decisions on their health care choices and promoting data to tell their stories.
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Join this webinar to learn more about the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Evidence-Based Program Review Process opening in January 2025.
Join this webinar to learn more about the Administration for Community Living (ACL) Evidence-Based Program Review Process opening in January 2025. The purpose of the Review Process is to identify health promotion and disease prevention programs that meet the criteria established by ACL for evidence-based programs funded through the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III-D, and other discretionary funding. Speakers will discuss the application schedule, the structure of the two-stage review process, and provide a brief overview of the evidence-based program criteria. Attendees will hear lessons learned from a past applicant and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Kathleen Zuke, MPH (she/her)
Director, Center for Healthy Aging
National Council on Aging
Kathleen Zuke was privileged to grow up with eight loving grandparents and developed a passion for supportive services for older adults as a caregiver for her grandfather. She has been a Senior Program Manager with the Center for Healthy Aging since 2015. In this role, she works collaboratively with community-based partners across the country to identify, implement, and sustain evidence-based programs that support older adults in staying well and aging in the community, including chronic disease self-management education, falls prevention, and behavioral health. She has a Master’s degree in Public Health from Hunter College and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Lesley Steinman MSW, MPH (she/her)
Research Scientist
University of Washington School of Public Health
Lesley Steinman, MSW, MPH is a Research Scientist at the Health Promotion Research Center, a CDC-funded Prevention Research Center at the University of Washington School of Public Health, and a Director at the Evidence Based Leadership Collaborative. Ms. Steinman partners with community-designed and delivered evidence-based program (EBP) participants, practitioners, and policymakers to understand, adapt, deliver, and sustain EBP delivery with diverse settings and populations across the country to improve older adult health equity. 
Patricia Keane
National Nutritionist
Administration for Community Living, Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs
Patty Keane is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a diverse, cross-sector background and a passion for building on community strengths to advance nutrition and health equity. Patty joined ACL in March 2024 as the National Nutritionist, and her role encompasses the Older Americans Act Title III-C Senior Nutrition Program and Title III-D Evidence-Based Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services. She serves as the Project Officer for the National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center and for several CDSME and Innovations in Nutrition grantees. Before joining ACL, Patty held consulting roles advising USDA NIFA Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) grantees and supporting the cultural adaptation of diabetes prevention curricula for American Indian and Alaska Native populations. In previous municipal and state government roles, Patty managed senior nutrition and transportation programs for the City of Albuquerque and advised New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham’s interagency food security initiatives and COVID-19 response. Patty served as an Associate Scientist and Principal Investigator at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Prevention Research Center and as Nutrition Faculty for the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program at the UNM Center for Development and Disability. At UNM, Patty led chronic disease prevention and health promotion research and programs and provided nutrition, policy, and leadership expertise. Patty has served as a federal grant reviewer for ACL and in volunteer professional leadership roles at the local, state, regional, and national levels.
Ninfa Peña-Purcell, Ph.D.
Public Health Research Scientist
Texas A&M Center for Community Health and Aging
Ninfa Pena-Purcell, PhD is a Public Health Research Scientist at the Texas A&M Center for Community Health and Aging, and is Assistant Director of Texas A&M National Community Health Worker Training Center. Dr. Pena-Purcell earned a Ph.D. in Health Studies in 2005 from Texas Woman's University. In 2021, she was appointed by the Texas Governor to serve a 7-year term as a board member on the Texas Diabetes Council (TDC) and elected Vice Chair January 2024. Dr. Pena-Purcell previously held positions on the boards of the Society of Public Health Education (SOPHE) (2021-2023) and the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC) (2019-2020). She has authored numerous health programs including Live in Control and its Spanish version, Vivir en Control, a diabetes self-management education program. These programs are nationally recognized by the American Diabetes Association and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Her passion is to empower and engage communities to address the health needs of underserved minority populations.
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Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.
Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.
Kathleen Cameron
Senior Director, Center for Healthy Aging
National Council on Aging
Kathleen Cameron, BSPharm, MPH, has more than 25 years of experience in the health care field as a pharmacist, researcher, and program director focusing on falls prevention, geriatric pharmacotherapy, mental health, long-term services and supports, and caregiving. Cameron is Senior Director of the NCOA Center for Healthy Aging, where she provides subject matter expertise on health care programmatic and policy related issues and oversees the Modernizing Senior Center Resource Center.
Cleo L. Smalls
Center Director
Center in the Park
Cleo L. Smalls is the Center Director at Center in the Park, a nationally accredited senior community center in Northwest Philadelphia. She also helps develop programs supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers across Philadelphia. With an MBA from Lynn University, Cleo blends expertise in business and social services with a deep commitment to advocacy. As a board member of the Pennsylvania Association for Senior Centers and a strong advocate for diversity, she is dedicated to promoting positive aging, building strong communities, and combating ageism.
David Griffith
Director of Development
Center in the Park
David Griffith is the Director of Development at Center in the Park, a nationally accredited senior community center in Northwest Philadelphia. In this role, David oversees a development strategy to secure funds from foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual donors. David worked for the previous 10 years doing advocacy and education within LGBTQ+ communities. David has a Master of Social Work and a Master of Social Policy from the University of Pennsylvania.
Mary Jo McKay
Nutrition and Wellness Manager
Aging Services Department, Hillsborough County
Mary Jo McKay has a master’s in business administration. She oversees Hillsborough County Aging Services’ seven nationally accredited senior centers, 14 dining centers, home delivered meals program, and volunteer management team. She has worked in the field of Aging for 28 years. She is an American Society on Aging New Ventures in Leadership graduate and RISE mentor, Florida Association of Aging Service Providers District Six Representative, co-founder and board member of the Disciples of Christ Christian Fellowship, Florida Developmental Disabilities Council Aging Caregivers Task Force member, and a Florida Association of Senior Centers regional representative. McKay is a conference organizer and speaker. She was instrumental in building five new senior centers in Hillsborough County and she and her husband co-led in the construction of their new church in Riverview, FL.
Michelle Quiroga Diaz
Vice President, Programs & Services
ONEgeneration
Michelle Quiroga-Diaz has been in the senior services, nonprofit sector for over two decades. She has dedicated her career to working with and on behalf of older adults by providing vital support services to them and their families. She has an array of experience across multiple areas such as program administration, case management, advocacy, long term services and support for vulnerable, underserved, older adult populations. Michelle is currently the Vice President of Programs & Services at ONEgeneration, located in the San Fernando Valley. Prior to taking on this role, Michelle was the Program Director of ONEgeneration’s Intergenerational Adult Day Care/Adult Day Health Care Center. She holds a bachelor's degree in gerontology, from Mount Saint Mary's University, and a master's in social work degree, from the University of Southern California. Michelle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of California.
Heather Marriott
Program Specialist, Center for Healthy Aging
National Council on Aging
Heather Marriott was brought on to NCOA as a Program Specialist managing the Vaccine Uptake Initiative and supporting the NISC Affiliate Network expansion. She is a community engagement professional with a passion for income equality and health equity! She comes to NCOA from a small local nonprofit in Missouri, where she worked as a Community Engagement Director.
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Older adults and adults with disabilities residing in rural communities across the nation are aging in place while managing ongoing health conditions. While rural communities may offer close community connections and critical networks of support, they can also present challenges in accessing health care and community-based services. Evidence-based health education, such as chronic disease self-management programs, is vital in complementing clinical care and building the everyday skills to improve quality of life.
Older adults and adults with disabilities residing in rural communities across the nation are aging in place while managing ongoing health conditions. While rural communities may offer close community connections and critical networks of support, they can also present challenges in accessing health care and community-based services. Evidence-based health education, such as chronic disease self-management programs, is vital in complementing clinical care and building the everyday skills to improve quality of life.
This webinar will introduce and explore the practical and adaptable toolkit developed from our roundtable discussions on engaging rural communities in health education. The toolkit offers best practices for building and advancing community partnerships, enhancing participant engagement, adapting and effectively delivering evidence-based programs, and overcoming key barriers in rural communities, such as transportation and connectivity for virtual access to care.
Join us as we delve into how this toolkit can support community-based organizations in improving the accessibility and impact of evidence-based programs in rural areas
Tom Kamber
Founder and Executive Director
Older Adult Technology Services and Senior Planet
Tom Kamber is the founder and executive director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) and Senior Planet. He is a leading expert on aging and technology and is regularly featured in national media. Under his leadership, OATS and Senior Planet have developed award-winning programs for older adults across America and are now charitable affiliates of AARP. Tom has taught courses on technology, urban studies, and philanthropy at Columbia University, is widely published in professional and academic journals, and has presented his work on five continents. He is also a co-founder of the Afro-Latin Jazz Alliance (which has won multiple Grammy awards) and serves on several nonprofit boards of directors and public commissions.
Jen Paquet
Director of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
Healthy Living for ME®(HL4ME®), Maine's Community Care Hub, a division of Spectrum Generations
Jen Paquet serves as the Director of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention at Healthy Living for ME®(HL4ME®), Maine's Community Care Hub, a division of Spectrum Generations. She began her journey with Spectrum Generations, the Central Maine Area Agency on Aging, in 2014.
In her present capacity, Jen oversees the statewide implementation of HL4ME’s Network of Community Partners' Evidence Based Programs. Her responsibilities include overseeing network performance, ensuring quality assurance, identifying, and promoting best practices, and upholding program fidelity.
In 2020, she was honored with Spectrum Generations ‘Distinguished Employee of the Year’ award. Spectrum Generations has also been awarded several grants from Administration for Community Living, including 2016, 2018, and 2021 Chronic Disease Self-Management Education awards, the 2019 Falls Prevention award, and the 2021 Community Care Hub award.
Ashley Washington
Senior Director of Aging Initiatives
Lutheran Services in America/Rural Aging Action Network
Ashley Washington serves as the Senior Director of Aging Initiatives at Lutheran Services in America. In this role, Ashley supports the work of members who provide home- and community-based programs to support the healthy, independent aging of older adults in America.
In this role, Ashley leads the Rural Aging Action Network, our national collaborative dedicated to expanding sustainable community-based services and supports for older adults who are underserved in rural Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota and South Dakota.
Ashley previously served as the Director of Healthcare Forums at The Health Management Academy where she managed peer-learning programs for C-suite healthcare executives. Prior, she was a Health Systems Manager for the American Cancer Society where she co-led a national workgroup working with VA Medical Centers on veterans' cancer care and partnered with health systems to identify interventions for their patient populations. Ashley also served as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant with the U.S. State Department in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Ashley has a Master of Public Health from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine and a B.A. from Wake Forest University.
Kathleen Zuke, MPH (she/her)
Director, Center for Healthy Aging
National Council on Aging
Kathleen Zuke was privileged to grow up with eight loving grandparents and developed a passion for supportive services for older adults as a caregiver for her grandfather. She has been a Senior Program Manager with the Center for Healthy Aging since 2015. In this role, she works collaboratively with community-based partners across the country to identify, implement, and sustain evidence-based programs that support older adults in staying well and aging in the community, including chronic disease self-management education, falls prevention, and behavioral health. She has a Master’s degree in Public Health from Hunter College and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Patricia Keane
National Nutritionist
Administration for Community Living, Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs
Patty Keane is a registered dietitian nutritionist with a diverse, cross-sector background and a passion for building on community strengths to advance nutrition and health equity. Patty joined ACL in March 2024 as the National Nutritionist, and her role encompasses the Older Americans Act Title III-C Senior Nutrition Program and Title III-D Evidence-Based Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services. She serves as the Project Officer for the National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Resource Center and for several CDSME and Innovations in Nutrition grantees. Before joining ACL, Patty held consulting roles advising USDA NIFA Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) grantees and supporting the cultural adaptation of diabetes prevention curricula for American Indian and Alaska Native populations. In previous municipal and state government roles, Patty managed senior nutrition and transportation programs for the City of Albuquerque and advised New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham’s interagency food security initiatives and COVID-19 response. Patty served as an Associate Scientist and Principal Investigator at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Prevention Research Center and as Nutrition Faculty for the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) Program at the UNM Center for Development and Disability. At UNM, Patty led chronic disease prevention and health promotion research and programs and provided nutrition, policy, and leadership expertise. Patty has served as a federal grant reviewer for ACL and in volunteer professional leadership roles at the local, state, regional, and national levels.
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Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.
Every year NCOA’s National Institute of Senior Centers honors outstanding efforts made by senior centers across the nation to offer innovative, creative, and impactful programs for older adults. Each program is proof of the important work that happens at senior centers. And these programs serve as models for senior center staff across the country to implement in their communities. Join us for our Programs of Excellence webinar series where we highlight each category with a presentation by a subject matter expert and the winning programs.
Kris Kelly
Director of Partnerships
San Diego Seniors Community Foundation
Kristoffer Kelly is a third-generation San Diegan with over 15 years of experience in TV, media, event production, and nonprofit leadership. His grandparents played a significant role in shaping his respect for elders, inspiring his dedication to making San Diego a better place for seniors to age. Continuing his family's legacy of building a stronger community in San Diego, Kristoffer has contributed through philanthropy, including co-hosting the Sanford Burnham Prebys Institute’s "Bring It!" event. He has raised funds for critical causes such as melanoma research, Rady Children’s Hospital, Oncology and Kids, and Meals on Wheels San Diego to name a few.
A Rotarian and graduate of LEAD San Diego’s Impact class of 2020, Kristoffer was awarded the Herbert G. Klein Memorial Leadership Award and holds a BFA from Chapman University. He lives in San Diego with his wife and two young children. As Director of Development & Partnerships at the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, Kristoffer is dedicated to improving the lives of seniors and making San Diego a model city for aging well.
Junne Esguerra
Program Manager
San Diego Seniors Community Foundation
Junne Esguerra is the Program Manager at the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, where she oversees the programs and initiatives, including grants administration, business development, and program operations. She also works diligently conducting intensive research on senior issues for advocacy reports. Her expertise is focused on improving the quality of life for older adults through impactful programming and community engagement.
Junne Esguerra is a dedicated professional with 20 years of experience in case management, program management, non-profit operations, contract/grant management, and developing collaborative partnerships.
Junne developed a strong commitment to serving her community stemming from volunteering with her mother at a local orphanage in the Philippines. She has dedicated her career to serving vulnerable populations through nonprofit social service organizations in San Diego County, focusing on seniors, at-risk youth, transitional-aged youth (TAY), individuals experiencing homelessness, and people living with disabilities.
Junne holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Sciences, with a primary focus on sociology and a secondary focus on political science and history. She has also earned a Master' s in Public Administration.
Junne is bi-lingual in Tagalog and enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, traveling, the arts, and laughter.
Marilyn Jo Daily-Blair
Director
City of Salem / Center 50+
For the past 25 years, Marilyn has managed the staff, operations and long-term strategic planning of Center 50+ where they provide programs, activities and services to Salem's older adults, support to family caregivers, and serve as a resource to the community. Center 50+ was asked by the City of Salem leadership to take the lead on the Salem Age Friendly Initiative. After a rigorous one-year assessment process an action plan was created. This plan continues to serve as a guide in future planning for the Center, creation of new public and private partnerships and collaboratives, and provides a framework for us to continue to advocate for further progress in creating a community people can live for their lifetime. The development and growth of the Wellness on Wheels (Mobile Senior Center) is the results of our Age Friendly Initiative.
Jenny Macias
Director of Program Initiatives
Senior Friendship Centers
Jenny Macias serves as the Director of Program Initiatives at Senior Friendship Centers. With nearly three years of experience in this role, she manages the Senior Centers and Friendship at Home departments, focusing on reducing isolation and loneliness among seniors through a range of programs tailored to different audiences.
Jason Champion
President
Project Pride SRQ
Jason serves as the President of Project Pride SRQ and has been instrumental in recent Pride mergers, showcasing his strategic vision and dedication to collaboration. By bringing together different Pride organizations, he has helped create a stronger and more unified LGBTQ+ community locally.
Heather Marriott
Program Specialist, Center for Healthy Aging
National Council on Aging
Heather Marriott was brought on to NCOA as a Program Specialist managing the Vaccine Uptake Initiative and supporting the NISC Affiliate Network expansion. She is a community engagement professional with a passion for income equality and health equity! She comes to NCOA from a small local nonprofit in Missouri, where she worked as a Community Engagement Director.
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Contains 4 Component(s) Recorded On: 11/20/2024
Introductory webinar for the 2024-2026 SNAP Enrollment Center cohort.
In this introductory webinar, 2024-2026 SNAP Enrollment Center (SEC) grantees will:
1. Meet their NCOA points of contact.
2. Learn how to submit monthly data reports for the SEC grant.
3. Get an overview of key activities related to running an SEC.
Andy Stamp
Senior Specialist, CBA (Center for Benefits Access) Projects and Data Management
NCOA
Andy serves as the data specialist for CBA projects and programs, including its work with the national network of Benefit Enrollment Centers (BECs). Andy’s career has centered on using data to inform strategic and operational decision making for mission-driven organizations. Andy comes to NCOA from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where he worked for six years in roles focused on budget formulation, performance measurement and evaluation, data analysis, and project management. Prior to his time in government, his career included analytical roles with nonprofit organizations and experience as a journalist with a regional newspaper. Andy has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Public Health (MPH), a Master of Business Administration (MBA), and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Shaneece Gaines
Senior Manager, Economic & Financial Security
NCOA
Shaneece is a Subject Matter Expert in housing and other areas tied to economic security, such as debt counseling and financial coaching at NCOA. Shaneece brings with her extensive non-profit experience. As a Grants Manager at an international non-profit, she managed grant projects and economic security initiatives from application to approval and utilization, overseeing a $50M portfolio. In progressive positions at a national non-profit housing counseling intermediary, she served as the Housing Counseling Network and Direct Services Director, in which she oversaw over 160 organizations nationwide, a cross- functional team of 10 FTEs, and a budget of over $2.2M. Her portfolio of work included both housing and financial counseling to thousands of consumers annually through direct client services and through their intermediary services that addressed needs, including but not limited to: HECM/reverse mortgage counseling, foreclosure counseling, homebuyer counseling, debt counseling, financial coaching, and assistance accessing federal, state, and local benefits programs (e.g., SNAP, LIHEAP, Medicare and Medicaid, etc.).
Shaneece was a Mortgage Loan Officer for a major Banking institution where she increased their mortgage loan portfolio; worked with individuals and families with all aspects of mortgages/loans, refinancing, housing affordability and related Affordable Lending Products; and ensured consumers’ preparation for homeownership through homebuyer education and community-level and professional events.
She possesses her Masters in Public Administration from Strayer University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Kent State University.
Ebony P. White
Director, Director of Economic Security & Social Safety Net Initiatives
NCOA
Ebony is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the field of helping to improve the lives of vulnerable families and communities rooted in equity. In her most recent role as the Senior Director of Programs with Prosperity Now, Ebony led a team that provided tailored technical assistance and capacity building to nonprofits and other key stakeholders to increase their leadership, ability to access resources, influence policy, expand their partners and networks, and find promising solutions in providing human-centered services grounded in data to advance economic stability and mobility. Prior to her work at Prosperity Now, Ebony spent nine (9) years at W.K. Kellogg Foundation where she worked across many initiatives, programs, and sectors to provide resources and agency to partners nationally. During that time, Ebony supported the design and implementation of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation’s Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) enterprise. In this initiative, Ebony managed the collaboration and networking with over 130 organizations and thought experts to identify best practices and guiding principles for communities to consider when implementing the TRHT framework of narrative change, racial healing, separation, law, and economy. Ebony earned her MPA in Nonprofit Leadership Management from Western Michigan University and her BSBA from Colorado Technical University.
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