LeadingAge Ohio Leadership & Staff
LeadingAge Ohio Board of Directors Officers
Kristi Strawser - ChairEverHeart Hospice Chief Executive Officer1350 North Broadway Street | Jimmy Wilson - SecretaryEpiscopal Retirement Services Vice President, Affordable Living3870 Virginia Avenue |
Ann Conn - TreasurerMcGregor President & CEO14900 Private Drive | Allison Salopeck - Immediate Past ChairJennings President/CEO10204 Granger Road |
Rick Marshall - Vice ChairGenacross Lutheran Services President & CEO2021 North McCord Road |
Current Board Members
Salli Bollin - First TermMemoryLane Care Services Executive Director2500 North Reynolds Road | Rich Boyson, Jr. - First TermEliza Jennings President and Chief Executive Officer26376 John Road |
Scott A. Buchanan - First TermThe Ohio Masonic Home Chief Executive Officer2655 West National Road | Brett Kirkpatrick - First TermCommunity First Solutions President & CEO230 Ludlow Street |
Rich Limongi - First TermPresident/CEO Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Retirement Services5525 Silica Road | Gayle Mattson - First TermHospice of Cincinnati President & CEO4360 Cooper Road, Suite 300 |
Eric Murray - First TermHeritage Manor - Youngstown Area Jewish Federation Executive Director of Senior Services584 Granada Avenue | Terry Spitznagel - First TermUnited Church Homes SVP, Chief Growth Officer170 East Center Street |
Chris Widman - First TermGood Shepherd Home Executive Director725 Columbus Avenue |
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
Tiffany Bukoffsky, MHA, BSN, RN
Director of Public Policy
614-545-9033
- Monitors and works with the Ohio legislature and state agencies to direct policy and regulatory efforts
- Leads advocacy efforts and supports member advocacy visits as needed
- Supports consistent communication messaging and policy positions to public, members and policymakers
- Serves as staff liaison to Clinical/Operations Subcommittee, Affordable Housing Subcommittee, and supports additional committee/subcommittee work as needed
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
Bobbi Dolan
Administrative Assistant
614-545-9025
- Primary designer for professional development and communication related materials
- Oversees administrative office
- Staff liaison for Hospice Veterans Partnership of Ohio
- Staff liaison for Art & Writing Program
- Staff liaison for STARS Award Program
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 Strategic Communications
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
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 issues
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.
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
