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Conference
Schedule
Conference Program | Monday, May 19
8:30-9:15am | Registration & Breakfast
8:30-9:30am | Exhibitors & Networking
9:15-10:00am | General Session
*More information coming soon
10:40-11:40am | General Session
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11:45-1:15am | Lunch & Keynote Speaker
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1:45-2:30pm | Breakout Sessions:
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What is Pace?
Jennifer Boyd, MBA, RN
Centra PACE Senior Director
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The Invisible Arlingtonians: Examining Community Discrepancies using the ACSM American Fitness Index
Erin Staker, BS
Research Coordinator, Center for Optimal Aging, Marymount University
. Aging in Community: Fostering and facilitating difficult, yet critical conversations on aging, through education, reflection, synthesis, and personal growth
J. Shannon Hammons, M.S.
Assistant Director, Cornerstone Alumni Relations and Engagement
E. Carlisle Shealy, Ph.D., MPH
Assistant Director, Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology
Pamela B. Teaster, Ph.D., M.A., M.S., NREMT
Professor and Director, Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology
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Understanding Income & Poverty Statistics
Julie Northcott-Wilson, MS, MCP
Statistician, Bay Aging
1:45 -4:00pm | Deep Dive: Discussions of Dementia Related Topics
George Worthington, MS
Dementia Services Director, DARS
Annie Rhodes, PhD
Assistant Professor: Virginia Center on Aging -Virginia College of Health Professions
Virginia Gallagher, PhD
Assistant Professor, Neuropsychologist, UVA School of Medicine
Shannon Reilly, PhD
Assistant Professor, UVA Department of Neurology
Christy Jensen, PhD
Director, Health Services Research, Martha W. Goodson Center, Riverside Health
Rachel Coney
Brain Health Coordinator, Virginia Dept of Health
Diane Hartley
Vice President Care Coordination, Peninsula Area on Aging
2:30 - 3:00pm | Networking & Snack Break
3:00 - 4:00pm | Breakout Sessions:
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How Scammers are Using AI to Defraud Seniors
Shawn L. Smith
Senior Medicare Patrol, Virginia
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From Hidden to Healthy: How Virginia Beats Food Insecurity Among Older Adults
Hollie Lutz, MA
Director of Development and Communications, Federation of Virginia Food Banks
Jennifer Ayers, MPA
Executive Director, ALIVE! Alexandria
Teri Zurfluh
Western Tidewater Community Hub Manager, Foodbank of Southeast Virginia & the Eastern Shore
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NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE Documentary-A Case Study in Leveraging Film Media to Advocate for Better Care for Aging Populations
Rick Mountcastle, Retired United States Attorney (WDVA)
Producer, NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE
Susie Singer Carter, Filmmaker, Writer, Director, Producer
Owner, GoGirl Media
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Elder Justice Shelter Innovation: Lessons in Communication, Collaboration, and Cooperation
Gigi Amateau, PhD
Assistant Professor & Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care Lab Director; Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Gerontology & Virginia Center on Aging
Kelly King Horne, MA
Executive Director, Homeward
4:15 - 5:00pm | Breakout Sessions:
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Wisdom & Innovation
Bettina Mason MSEd., SHRM-CP, SWAM-VA, AI Certified Consultant
Founder/Principal-Mason Education Solutions Group
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Food Justice for Older Adults
Emily Varvil, MPH
Project Manager, PositiveAge (a LeadingAge Virginia Foundation)
Missi Boyer
Vice President of Nutrition, Wellness and Transportation, SPAN Center
Kristin Cummings, LCSW
St Thomas Episcopal Church Richmond Food Pantry Director
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Drilling Down on Guardianship in Virginia: What do New Studies Show?
Pamela B. Teaster, Ph.D., M.A., M.S. , NREMT
Professor and Director, Virginia Tech Center for Gerontology
Erica F. Wood, J.D.
Former Assistant Director of the American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging
Sally Balch Hurme, J.D.
Virginia Elder Law Attorney and retired AARP Attorney
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The Difference Value-Based Care is making in the lives of the Senior Population in Virginia and Around the Country
Sheila Turbides Minaya, MD
CenterWell Area Medical Director, Virginia Market
Nick Judd
CenterWell Market President, Kentucky & India
5:00 - 6:30pm | Evening Reception
Conference Program | Tuesday, May 20
8:00-9:00am | Registration, Breakfast, & Exhibitors
9:00-10:00am | Breakout Sessions:
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GUIDE Model
More information coming soon!
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Team Building 101
Wayne Damron
Director of Aging Services at Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
Katie Justus
Team Lead, Care Coordination at Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
Lynna Mitchell
Grant Writer at Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
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Sharing Across Communities: A PCTI (Person-Centered Trauma-Informed) Approach to Caregiving
Lily Liu, Family Caregiver
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Statewide Initiatives Addressing the Shortage of Qualified Workers in the Aging Services Arena
Leland "Bert" Waters, PhD
Director, Virginia Geriatric Education Center, VCU
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Dementia and Elder Abuse: Best Practices for Supporting Survivors with Cognitive Impairments
Sydney Palinkas, LMSW, CDP
RAFT Dementia Education and Outreach Coordinator, RAFT Dementia Support Program
Carol Cooper Driskill
Advocate, disAbility Law Center of Virginia
10:15-11:00am | Breakout Sessions:
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"Delivery With A Ring" Doorbell Program
Nikki Dean, B.A. in Economics
Nutrition Program Coordinator, Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging
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Opening Minds Through Art
Dana Parsons
Vice President and Legislative Counsel, LeadingAge Virginia
Cindy Paullin
CEO, Art for the Journey
Stephanie Shanks
Director of OMA Training Center and Volunteers
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Aging in Place & Overcoming Housing Barriers
More information coming soon!
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Older Workers, Digital Literacy, and the Future of Employment
Megan Grey
Older Worker Programs Director, Virginia Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
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Addressing Dental Care Access Barriers Faced By Aging Virginians
Patricia "Trish" Bonwell, RDH, PhD
Assistant Professor, Virginia Center on Aging, Virginia Geriatric Education Center, VCU
11:00-11:30am | Networking & Snack Break
11:30-12:15pm | Breakout Sessions:
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Creating a Culture of Connection: More than a Volunteer Ride
Emily Braley, RN, MSN
Manager Volunteer Services, Pozez JCC
Elena Alergant, MS
Manager, NV Rides
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Cooking Up Connections: Intergenerational Culinary Programs as a Recipe for Healthy Aging in Virginia
Duane Brown, M.A., Organizational Leadership
Chef/Owner, Culinary Coach LLC
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Village Sponsorship: Collaborations to Reduce Social Isolation of Older Virginians
Carol Paquette, J.D.
Convenor, Virginia Villages Collective
Mary-Jane Atwater, M.A.
Steering Committee, Virginia Villages Collective
Ray Parks
Executive Director, New River Valley Agency on Aging
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Adapting to Changing Workplace Demographics and Sustaining the Workforce
Tiffany L. Speas
Chief Financial Officer, Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc.
La-Netta Davis
Human Resource Manager, Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc.
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The APS Final Rule: Is Virginia Ready?
Paige McCleary, MSW
APS Division Director, Department for Aging and Rehabilitative Services
12:15-1:15pm | Lunch & General Session
1:15-1:30pm | Exhibitors & Networking
1:30-2:30pm | Breakout Sessions:
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Public Libraries: The Third Place for Older Adults
Barry Trott, M.L.S.
Adult Services Consultant, Library of Virginia
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Why We Sing: How Community Choirs Support Healthy and Creative Aging
Mary Ann East, DMA, CDP
Arts and Aging Research Director, Encore Creativity for Older Adults
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Trauma Informed Work Places: The What, Why and How
Annette Clark, MSG, CDP, CADDCT
Dementia & Geriatric Specialist - Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
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Dementia Friends: Harnessing Community Collaborations to Raise Awareness
George Worthington, MS Clinical Psychology
Dementia Services Director, DARS
Joyce Nussbaum
Program Director, Valley Program for Aging Services (VPAS)
Allegra Joffe
Supervisor of the Caregiver & Support Services Unit, Fairfax Area Agency on Aging
2:45-3:45pm | Breakout Sessions:
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Stuck Inside: The Extraordinary Barriers to Discharge List and How it Relates to Older Virginians
Carol Cooper Driskill, MHSA
Disability Rights Advocate, disAbility Law Center of Virginia
Virginia Pharis, MSW
Data and Incident Review Unit Manager, disability Law Center of Virginia
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A Drink of Courage "Being Bold Enough to Problem Solve with Intergenerational Approaches"
Gregory Ford, Social Worker
Director of Program Development and Partnerships - Beacon. Communities LLC
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Senior Living Communities: A Strategically Planned Housing Solution
Brian Beck, MBA
Chief Executive Officer at Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
Caleb Perkins
Executive Assistant at Appalachian Agency for Senior Citizens
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Co-Creating a Roadmap to a Stronger Aging Services Workforce
Jennifer Yanez Pryor, MS
Gerontology Program Director, Virginia Commonwealth University
Jenny Inker, PhD
Associate Professor, Virginia Commonwealth University
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Beyond Memory Loss: Reframing Dementia as Neurodivergence to Embrace Strengths and Abilities
Jessica Fredericksen, MSW, CADDCT, CMDP
Director of Brain Health, Goodwin Living
Theresa Mandela, RN, BSN, QCP, CDP
StrongerMemory Outreach Coordinator, Goodwin Living
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