LeadingAge Ohio Leadership & Staff
LeadingAge Ohio Board of Directors Officers
Rick Marshall - ChairGenacross Lutheran Services | Kristi Strawser - Immediate Past ChairEverHeart Hospice |
Eric Murray - SecretaryHeritage Manor - Youngstown Area Jewish Federation | Brett Kirkpatrick - Advocacy ChairCommunity First Solutions |
Current Board Members
Salli Bollin - Second TermMemoryLane Care Services | Ann Conn - Third TermMcGregor |
Rita Doherty - First TermFriendship Village of Dublin | Jennifer Griveas - First TermEliza Jennings |
Rich Limongi - Second TermShepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services | David Mannion - Second TermCopeland Oaks |
Gayle Mattson - Third TermHospice of Cincinnati | Jason Miller - Third TermOtterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices |
Rick Russell - Third TermHospice of Northwest Ohio | Cara Schuster - First TermOhio Masonic Communities |
Committees
Participation on a LeadingAge Ohio committee is one of the most significant ways members can have a direct impact on the future of our association. It’s also one of the most meaningful and rewarding ways to develop relationships with fellow leaders in the field of aging services. Through our Committees, members direct the association's work on the key questions facing the aging services field.
LeadingAge Ohio Staff & Advisors
LeadingAge Ohio has assembled a knowledgeable and dedicated team to assist members, the public, elected officials and the media with questions, concerns and inquiries on aging services for older Ohioans. For assistance, please use the following list to directly contact the proper LeadingAge Ohio team member.
Susan Wallace, MSW, LSW
President / CEO
614-545-9024
swallace@leadingageohio.org
- Staff oversight, fiscal & operations of organization
- Primary contact for policy priority development & advocacy
- Staff liaison to Advocacy Committee, Nursing Facility/Assisted Living Reimbursement, Billing/eligibility and Clinical/ Operations Subcommittees
Debbie Boggs, RN
Education Specialist
614-545-9017
- Manages all aspects of education for the association
- Ensures all aspects of the Continuing Education (CE) process are followed
- Assists with the planning and development of all the association sponsored/co-sponsored educational programs
- Works with internal and external customers and members to ensure professional development functions
Lindsey Buzzard, MBA, LNHA
Director of Home Health and Hospice
614-545-9040
- Reviews state and federal policies and regulations and provides technical and regulatory support to Home Health and Hospice members
- Works with state and federal agencies and regulatory bodies to develop policy and rules for home health and hospice industry
- Provides education for hospice and palliative care providers related to regulatory and operational issues
Stephanie DeWees, HSE, LNHA, LPN, IP, RAC-CT, BS-Health Services
Quality & Regulatory Specialist - Long Term Care
614-545-9034
- Supports planning and execution of the association's education initiatives for long term care
- Provides resources for quality and regulatory strategies
- Offers 911 survey support
- Facilitates networking opportunities through regional events
- Provides training on state and national trends, initiatives and enforcement
- Staff liaison to Professional Development Committee and SNF/AL Subcommittee
Eli Faes
Director of Public Policy
614-975-2947
- Develop and implement policy positions, build relationships with policymakers, and lead advocacy efforts with members and stakeholders.
- Enhance member value through education, services, and engagement while gathering feedback and promoting LeadingAge Ohio offerings.
- Conduct research, analyze data, and develop evidence-based policy positions to support member interests and advance the organization's mission.
Lindsey Gronauer
Administrative Assistant
614-545-9031
- Provides administrative support to the LeadingAge Ohio members and education team.
- Assists in the coordination and execution of member-focused events and programs, including tracking registrations, preparing materials, maintaining accurate records, and providing logistical support to ensure smooth operations.
Randi Hamill
Director of Workforce Development & Initiatives
(614) 545-9026
- Develop and implement workforce development solutions for provider members, connect members with key partners who can assist them in addressing workforce challenges.
- Enhance member value through education, services, and engagement while gathering feedback and promoting LeadingAge Ohio offerings.
- Conduct research, analyze data, and develop evidence-based workforce development initiatives to support member interests and advance the organization's mission.
Molly Homan
Director of Operations
(614) 746-9914
- Oversees communication and media strategy and association branding
- Point of contact for media relations
- Supports grassroots and other association initiatives through communication channels
Corey Markham
Director of Education and Business Development
614-545-9015 (office) 614-805-9663 (cell)
- Event Coordination
- Coordinates educational events, working with procuring speakers, working with host locations/facilities, assisting with the CE process, and assisting with the advertising and registration process
- Assists with producing the Annual Conference preparation as well as onsite activities
- Assists with ensuring education programs align with CE credentialing requirements
- Interfaces with external and internal customers and members and those who support professional development functions
- Associate Membership/Partner Program staff liaison
- Point of contact for Trade Show
- Manages office technology systems
- Oversees maintenance of office operations and production
Anne Shelley, MBA, BSN, RN
Director of Home Health/Hospice Regulatory Relations
614-545-9030
- Reviews state and federal policies and regulations and provides technical and regulatory support to Home Health and Hospice members
- Works with state and federal agencies and regulatory bodies to develop policy and rules for the home health and hospice industry
- Provides education for hospice and palliative care providers related to regulatory and operational issue
Pete Thompson
Accountant
614-545-9029
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Staff liaison to Budget & Finance Committee
Rachel Wolfe
Executive Assistant
614-545-9014
- Provides administrative support to CEO Susan Wallace
- Assists with purchasing and event coordination for in-person meetings and webinars
- Prepares reports, presentations, and manages information
David Paragas
Advocacy Consultant
(614) 628-1407
- Partner with Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Columbus office, serves as LeadingAge Ohio’s lead legislative and regulatory representative and grassroots coordinator
- Primary liaison to the LeadingAge Ohio Advocacy Committee
Bridget McAuliffe
Advocacy Consultant
(614) 628-1415
- Lobbyist within Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Columbus office, serves as LeadingAge Ohio’s lead legislative and regulatory representative and grassroots coordinator
- Primary liaison to the LeadingAge Ohio Advocacy Committee
