2026 Programs of Excellence - Health, Wellness, and Nutrition

Amanda Di Dio is the Director of Social Services for the City of Katy, Texas. She has the privilege of working from the Fussell Senior Citizen Center, where she collaborates with staff to ensure the city provides exceptional care and resources for its older residents. With more than 20 years of experience serving the aging population in various capacities, Amanda is committed to the overall well-being of Katy’s golden agers and to providing opportunities for continued growth, education, and fulfillment. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and two dogs, as well as trying new restaurants, working out, playing guitar, and reading.

Jodi Savage has been in the role of Program Coordinator for the Colchester Senior Center for the last 4 years. She is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Adulthood and Aging. She has worked in many fields over the years, including volunteer management, mental health, and youth and family services. Before accepting her current position, she spent 16 years managing a community outreach and leadership program for students at a high school in Norwich, CT.  Jodi finds inspiration in her love of art, travel and learning new things and enjoys using her creative talents to design programs and foster community collaborations that provide a fun and welcoming experience for all the members at the Colchester Senior Center. 

With nearly two decades of dedicated service to Cobb County Senior Services, April Anderson is a compassionate leader, advocate, and the current Center Manager for West Cobb Senior Center. She is a fierce advocate in the fight against ageism, dedicating her daily work to dismantling stereotypes surrounding aging.

April is passionate about empowering seniors, promoting active aging, and ensuring that every individual who walks through the doors of the West Cobb Senior Center is treated with the dignity, respect, and enthusiasm they deserve.

Diane is a former teacher and school administrator who has been with Cobb County Senior Services for more than three years. She is dedicated to offering engaging programs at West Cobb Senior Center that support the physical, cognitive, and social well-being of older adults while meeting the diverse abilities, interests, and needs of the senior community.