The Team
David P Stevens, Executive Director
Oversees the agency operations, budget and staff. Serves as the agency’s Lobbyist and Community Relations Officer/Liaison.
Betsy Connell, Assisant Director and Director of Behavioral Support Programs
Strategic partnership building and leadership of Elder Mental Health Outreach Teams; oversight of the caregiver respite & support services project and the Dementia Friendly Massachusetts Initiative
Kathy Bowler, Director of Member Services
Provides technical assistance to local COAs and new Directors by promoting regionalization, certification, and accreditation. Coordinates all of MCOA’s training and events (conference, workgroups, membership meeting, etc.). Oversees development and updating of training materials, as well as the Cultural Competency Initiative. Serves as community liaison as needed.
Kelly Burke, Director of Member Services
Provides technical assistance to local COAs and new Directors. Coordinates transportation programs.
Susan Carp, Director of Member Services
Provides technical assistance to local COAs and new Directors. Coordinates outreach programs.
Tara Hammes, Director of Member Services – Healthy Aging & Nutrition
Provides technical assistance on healthy aging, wellness and nutrition programs.
Patty Sullivan, Program Director, Dementia Friendly Massachusetts
Oversees the Dementia Friendly Massachusetts Initiativ. Liaison with Supportive Day programs. Manages UCLA Memory Training and Age-Friendly Programs. Liaison with MA Gerontological Association
Susan McNulty, Assistant Program Manager, Dementia Friendly Massachusetts
Provides support for the Dementia Friendly Massachusetts Initiative.
Shari Cox, Fiscal Manager
Provides management of grants, payroll, audit oversight, accounts payable and receivable.
Lynn Wolf, Communications Manager
Manages all communications and publications including Briefs and Newsletters, emails and mailings, and the MCOA website, including all contact lists. Provides support for registration and conference. Provides program management for Falls Prevention and Fitness Programs.