2024 Programs of Excellence Series - Health and Wellness

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 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 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 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 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 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.