2025 Programs of Excellence - Technology, Virtual & Hybrid

Lana Hillis is the Executive Director of the McMinnville Warren County Senior Center in the rural part of Middle Tennessee.  Lana has been the director of the Senior Center for the last six years. She currently serves on the National Institute of Seniors Centers, Vulnerable Adult Protective Investigation Team for the 31^st Judicial District, an Advisory Member of Warren County Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Board, Warren County Health Council, and a Tennessee Ship Counselor. She has worked in the aging field over 13 years and volunteer numerous hours to help and served members of Warren County for many years. She enjoys spending time with her family and hopes one day to travel more. 

Joseph (Joey) Rolandelli is the current Assistant Director of the Catonsville Senior Center and former Director of the online OPAL Center for the Baltimore County Department of Aging with a passion for creating engaging experiences and fostering community connections. With 7 years of experience in the field, he has demonstrated a knack for developing entertaining, educational, and inclusive programs that cater to diverse audiences.

With a genuine commitment to enriching lives through meaningful activities, Joey is dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and well-being in the communities he serves. He believes that every individual deserves access to opportunities for personal growth, social connection, and fun.

Chasity Wiener comes to OPAL with a deep passion for nurturing community, connection, and the holistic well-being of older adults. A Baltimore native, she’s spent her career weaving together her background in leadership, chaplaincy, and creative programming to help people embrace aging with curiosity, compassion, and joy.

As OPAL’s new Director, Chasity is committed to expanding opportunities for lifelong learning, reducing isolation, and fostering meaningful relationships—even in a virtual world. When she’s not building programs for OPAL, you’ll likely find her tending her garden, adventuring with her family, or enjoying a much-needed cup of strong coffee (her household basically runs on caffeine, grace, and hugs).

Terri Baltimore is a graduate of Duquesne University and has over 30 years of experience working in the non-profit sector. She is a tour guide, introducing national, international, and local visitors to the Historic Hill District, one of Pittsburgh’s storied African American neighborhoods. Past projects include: The Greenprint, the Hill District’s award-winning green plan; the development of August Wilson Park and The Dot Talley Center; and public art projects. Previous affiliations include: the Ujamaa Collective, the August Wilson House, Leadership Pittsburgh, Inc. and Inaugural Pathways Community Fellow at the Center for Engaged Teaching and Research, Duquesne University.

Justin LeWinter is a nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience advancing services that help older adults age in place. He has led initiatives that address digital literacy, social isolation, and access to care, and helped secure the Hill District’s designation as an Age-Friendly Neighborhood. As Adult Services Program Director at Macedonia FACE, he has guided major expansion of senior services, including pandemic-era adaptations and innovative service models that continue to shape the field. He has presented at regional and national convenings, including the University of Pittsburgh Community Engaged Scholarship Forum and the Find Help Connect Summit, sharing lessons from the Hillman Foundation–funded Wise Neighbor project. Justin also serves on the Pennsylvania Association of Senior Centers Board of Directors, the Inform USA Advisory Council for the Commonwealth, and regional coalitions focused on aging and digital access. He holds an M.S. from St. John’s University, a B.S. from Penn State, and a leadership credential from Temple University, and is committed to equity, partnership, and building sustainable systems of support for older adults and their communities.

Dr. Kuo-Ting (Tim) Huang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Computing and Information at the University of Pittsburgh. His research explores how immersive and emerging technologies can advance health equity, cultural heritage preservation, and community engagement. He collaborates closely with local partners in Pittsburgh’s Hill District to design virtual reality and AI-based interventions that address displacement, aging, and health disparities.

Rachael Webster has spent her career working in education and the nonprofit sector. She earned her BA in Professional Writing from Carlow University and her Masters in the Art of Teaching from Chatham University. Throughout her career, Rachael has been driven to make the world a more just and peaceful world. In her role as an educator, she tirelessly advocated for her students and worked to eliminate the school-to-prison pipeline by meeting her students where they were and providing them with the confidence and knowledge to grow into educated and engaged adults. When she left teaching, Rachael moved into her current role as Senior Center Supervisor. She loves that every day provides an opportunity to make the world a better place one interaction at a time. Outside of education and nonprofit, Rachael has edited several published books, including an award winning Holocaust memoir.