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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 05/14/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
BEC & MIPPA Leads TA Call – Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults: Helping Through Disasters”
Discuss Disaster Planning and all resources outlined on NCOAs site and resources available to the public.
Kayla Little (Moderator)
Program Associate, Center for Benefits Access
National Council on Aging
Kayla Little joined NCOA in May 2024 and serves as the primary contact for grantees of the 2024-2025 Capacity Building Grant. Previously, she interned at Pyxis Partners, where she developed internal training plans to enhance community engagement capacity, wrote policy briefs, and created communications to support the NIH’s All of Us Research Program. She also interned at the Public Health Foundation, assisting the Performance Management and Quality Improvement team in developing toolkits for the CDC’s Let’s Rise initiative. Kayla has clinical experience as a Physical Therapy Technician at multiple clinics and as a Rehab Aide at Medstar St. Mary’s Hospital. Additionally, she collaborated with the Public Health Foundation to develop a training plan titled “Black Maternal Mortality: Understanding Root Causes and Potential Solutions” for public health practitioners and healthcare professionals. Kayla holds a Master’s in Public Health in Health Equity and a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication, both from the University of Maryland.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 04/09/2025 at 2:00 PM (EDT)
BEC & MIPPA Leads TA Call – Boost Your Budget Week 2025
NCOA's national campaign unites aging and disability service providers under a common charge to: Educate low-income Medicare beneficiaries and their caregivers about the benefits available to improve their health and economic security and Connect individuals to online (BenefitsCheckUp®) and community resources
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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 02/19/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)
Join your colleagues to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for senior center professionals serving monolingual Hispanic community members, those who speak English as a second language, and other Hispanic populations.
Join your colleagues to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities for senior center professionals serving monolingual Hispanic community members, those who speak English as a second language, and other Hispanic populations.
Cristina Estrella, MS, CHES
Program Specialist, Center for Healthy Aging
National Council on Aging
Cristina Estrella, CHES is a Program Specialist for the Center for Healthy Aging at the National Council on Aging. In this role, Cristina provides technical assistance to U.S. Administration for Community Living grantees implementing evidence-based falls prevention and chronic disease self-management education programs. Additionally, she assists in developing resources for professionals and older adults and coordination of the annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium.
Cristina began her career on the COVID-19 Containment and Mitigation team at the Alexandria Health Department where she conducted contact tracing, case investigation, outbreak reporting, and community outreach, and assisted in vaccine uptake initiatives. She holds a B.S. in Health Sciences and an M.S. in Public Health Education and Promotion from Marymount University.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 02/12/2025 at 2:00 PM (EST)
BEC & MIPPA Leads TA Call – Innovations in Reaching Out to Hard-to-Reach Populations
How can MIPPA Leads and BECs better serve hard-to-reach populations to ensure they are providing equitable assistance across their regions/states? These innovations include home visits in rural areas, partnerships with HUD housing and low-income housing properties, partnerships with food banks, and partnerships with tax assistance programs this time of year.
Rosalind Newsholme (Moderator)
Program Associate, Center for Benefits Access
NCOA
Rosalind Newsholme joined NCOA in November 2023, and serves as the primary point of contact for the Benefits Enrollment Centers in the Western Region. She has over 10 years of experience supporting and advocating on behalf of older adults. Ros’ previous work focused on helping older adults to understand, apply for and appeal public benefits decisions relating to Medicare, MSP, LIS, Medicaid, food security and affordable housing. Ros is passionate about working to increase access to life-changing benefits. She has a Juris Doctor Degree from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law and a Bachelors Degree in Communication and Sociology from Muhlenberg College, both in Pennsylvania. Ros is British-American and moved to the United States from England and South Africa as a child.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 02/11/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)
Join your colleagues to talk about construction or major renovations of their senior centers. Whether you are in the building or design phase, in approval or funding process, or dreaming of new spaces, this is and opportunity to share experiences and best practices, ask and answer questions, and to get to know each other. We also welcome colleagues who have completed construction or major renovations to share their experience! Hosted by a peer moderator, this is an informal gathering.
Join your colleagues to talk about construction or major renovations of their senior centers. Whether you are in the building or design phase, in approval or funding process, or dreaming of new spaces, this is and opportunity to share experiences and best practices, ask and answer questions, and to get to know each other. We also welcome colleagues who have completed construction or major renovations to share their experience! Hosted by a peer moderator, this is an informal gathering.
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.
Jill Hall
NISC Chair
State of Colorado
Jill Hall is the Senior Services Manager for the Highlands Ranch MetroDistrict, overseeing the development of a comprehensive array of programs foradults aged 55 and older and assisting with the construction of a new 22,000sq. ft. senior center slated to open this fall. Even without a building, Jillhas built a senior center membership of over 1,280 individuals. Prior to movingto Colorado, Jill spent 15 years as the Division Chief of Senior Centers andCommunity Services in Baltimore County, Maryland. In this position Jill managedthe operation of 21 senior centers with over 20,000 members, 35 nutritionsites, county-wide special events and marketing. Jill also has 10 years ofexperience supervising the Rockville Senior Center, a 36,000 sq. ft. multipurposesenior and community center with 3,000 members. Jill also spent a decade as aSenior Recreation Planner for a private consulting firm. Jill has a master’sdegree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, with a minor in public policy andadministration.
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Contains 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/30/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)
Join senior center colleagues to talk about State Senior Center Associations in this peer networking opportunity . Whether you have a state association already or are interested in starting one, this is a chance to share experiences and best practices, ask and answer questions, and to get to know each other. Hosted by a peer moderator, this is an informal gathering.
Join senior center colleagues to talk about State Senior Center Associations in this peer networking opportunity . Whether you have a state association already or are interested in starting one, this is a chance to share experiences and best practices, ask and answer questions, and to get to know each other. Hosted by a peer moderator, this is an informal gathering.
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 3 Component(s) Includes a Live Web Event on 01/28/2025 at 3:00 PM (EST)
Join us for a question and answer session about our 2025 Programs of Excellence. We will be available to answer any of your questions as you review the application and contemplate which programs of yours will be best suited for our call for submissions.
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 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.
Natalie Zellner
Senior Director of Campaign Strategy and Engagement
National Council on Aging
Natalie serves as the Senior Director of Campaign Strategy and Engagement. She is a campaign, government relations and public affairs professional with over 20 years of experience in creating effective relationships and leading successful initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels. Natalie brings extensive experience in public policy development and analysis, and she is skilled in creating innovative and practical solutions that satisfy multiple stakeholders. She is a veteran candidate and issue campaign director, leading successful national and state initiatives. She also practiced law with a major national law firm. Known for building strategic coalitions that secure government funding and legislative change, Natalie has worked across various industries, including Aging, Housing, Public Health, Community Banking, and Public Safety. She is adept at quickly learning about new issues and identifying solutions.
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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