Anna Matos-Mournighan is the deputy director of the Edward King House Senior Center in Newport, RI. She has worked in the fields of human services, not for profits, higher education, and healthcare. She holds a BA in sociology, a MS in non-profit management, and a doctorate in health sciences with a concentration in healthcare administration.

Carmela A. Geer has made a difference in her community through her civic activities as well as her work as the executive director of the Edward King House Senior Center in Newport, which offers a variety of social, educational and cultural activities for 16,000 to 18,000 seniors annually. Her mission to form collaborations and partnerships that encourage a life of self-direction, empowerment, enrichment and energy for the 50+ population; through the work of the King House she builds a welcoming environment that values and respects every member of our community as a hub for resources and opportunities that support adult learning, independent living and an enriched quality of life.  Due to her passion for connecting people, Carmela plays an active role with the Newport Partnership for Families. She is most proud of the partnerships with over 50 programs and agencies throughout the state, which have resulted in connecting Aquidneck Island residents with services, events, programs, and community engagement opportunities that they may not have otherwise had access to if left to navigate the system on their own. 

Susan Stiles, PhD, provides leadership in the design and development of consumer products that inspire, educate, and activate older adults. She’s been instrumental in bringing the Aging Mastery Program® to market and scaling it nationwide via strategic alliances and business partnerships. Stiles has 20+ years of experience in design thinking, multimedia, strategic communications, and management consulting.