LeadingAge Ohio Leadership & Staff
LeadingAge Ohio Board of Directors Officers
Kristi Strawser - ChairEverHeart Hospice | Rich Boyson, Jr. - TreasurerEliza Jennings |
Allison Salopeck - Immediate Past ChairJennings | Rick Marshall - Vice ChairGenacross Lutheran Services |
Eric Murray - SecretaryHeritage Manor - Youngstown Area Jewish Federation | Brett Kirkpatrick - Advocacy ChairCommunity First Solutions |
Current Board Members
Denise Anderson - First TermNational Church Residences | Salli Bollin - First TermMemoryLane Care Services |
Scott Buchanan - Second TermThe Ohio Masonic Home | Ann Conn - Second TermMcGregor |
Rich Limongi - First TermShepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services | David Mannion - First TermCopeland Oaks |
Gayle Mattson - Second TermHospice of Cincinnati | Jason Miller - First TermOtterbein Senior Lifestyle Choices |
Lynn Mock - First TermHospice of the Western Reserve | April Queener - First TermMohun Health Care Center |
Rick Russell - Second TermHospice of Northwest Ohio | Bob Stillman - First TermOhio Living |
Chris Widman - Second TermGood Shepherd Home |
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
Randi Hamill, MSW
Director of Workforce Development and Initiatives
614-545-9026
- Focus on developing and implementing programs that help members address workforce needs
- Works with membership to create pathways to employment for in-demand jobs
- Develops policy/practices to enhance recruitment/retention efforts in the aging services sector
Molly Homan
Director of Operations
614-545-9017
- Oversees communication and media strategy and association branding
- Point of contact for media relations
- Supports grassroots and other association initiatives through communication channels
Laurinda Johnson
Membership & Communications Coordinator
614-545-9010
- Collaborates on communications and social media strategies
- Collaborates on membership onboarding, recruitment and retention strategies
- Coordinates STARS program
Corey Markham
Director of Corporate Relations and Initiatives
614-545-9015 (office) 614-805-9663 (cell)
- Oversees database and meeting registry
- Manages office technology systems
- Oversees maintenance of office operations and production
- Associate Membership/Partner Program staff liaison
- Point of contact for Trade Show
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
Lisa Walker
Education and Special Events Coordinator
614-545-9038
- Ensures all aspects of the Continuing Education (CE) process are followed according to rules and regulations adhered to by the CE bodies
- Coordinates the planning and development of all the association sponsored/co-sponsored educational programs that support identified member needs in alignment with the strategic plan.
- Interface with internal and external customers and members and who support professional development functions.
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
