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8:30am – Registration, Networking Breakfast, Sponsor Tables

9:30am – Welcome Remarks

• Grace Li, CEO, On Lok
• Maria Zamora, CEO, Center for Elders’ Independence
• Susan DeMarois, Director, California Department of Aging
• Bradley Davis, Chancellor, West Valley-Mission Community College District

9:50am – Keynote Address – Caregiving Reimagined

Join us on a transformative journey as we redefine caregiving with visionary perspectives, innovative strategies and the power of collective reimagination. Together, Nadine will help us unlock new possibilities and shape a narrative of compassionate support for a brighter, more connected future.

• Nadine Roberts Cornish, Certified Senior Advisor, Gerontologist, Founder of The Caregiver’s Guardian, LLC, and Author of “Tears in My Gumbo – The Caregivers Recipe for Resilience” and “Prayers In My Gumbo, The Caregivers Recipe for Peace”

10:30am – Panel: Building Formal Supports for Informal Roles – Recognizing the Needs of Family Caregivers

Communities across California are preparing for growing older adult populations by strengthening and expanding services and supports for both older adults and the family caregivers who take care of them. Join this session to learn about gaps and barriers older adults face in accessing needed supports, and key needs facing family caregivers. We will also hear about policy initiatives to respond to the rapidly escalating need for accessible, affordable, and culturally responsive caregiving services. (Confirmed CEUs: RCFE (Laws, Regulations, Policies, and Procedural Standards), NHAP/P, and BRN)

• Elizabeth Fuller, Chief Consultant, Committee on Aging and Long-Term Care, California State Assembly
• Kathleen Kelly, Executive Director, Family Caregiver Alliance (Moderator)
• Monique Parrish, DrPH, MPH, LCSW, LifeCourse Strategies and Report Author, Santa Clara County Adult Caregiver Study
• Kristie Ramirez, Family Caregiver

11:40am – Networking Lunch

12:35pm – Concurrent Breakout Sessions

Perspectives on the Changing Workforce

This dynamic panel will explore important trends that are driving the need to build a diverse workforce in health and long-term care. Panelists will offer multiple perspectives on the need to address a workforce that is aging and retiring, while cultivating new entrants.  We will also explore policy initiatives aimed at creating a diverse workforce and highlight opportunities to combat ageism and other inequities that are barriers to progress.  (Confirmed CEUs: HRCI (HR General), RCFE (Cultural Competency), NHAP/P, BRN)

• California State Senator Dave Cortese, District 15
• Bradley Davis, Chancellor, West Valley-Mission Community College District
• California Assemblymember Ash Kalra, District 25
• Ache Lytle, Director of Organizational Development, Inclusion and Culture, On Lok (Moderator)
• Joy Moore, Chief People Officer, On Lok

The Impact of Technology on the Future of Aging

This session addresses the critical issue of digital access and inclusion for older adults, emphasizing the impact of technology on their well-being. This session will bring together interconnected panelists aimed at fostering equitable access, promoting digital literacy, and understanding policy initiatives and legislative efforts aimed at addressing digital disparities and promoting digital inclusion for older adults.  (Confirmed CEUs: RCFE (Business Operations), NHAP/P, and BRN)

• Richard Adler, Chair, Age-Friendly Cupertino
• Ryan Kawamoto, West Regional Program Manager, Older Adults Technology Services (OATS)
• David Lindeman, PhD, Executive Director, CITRIS Health, CITRIS and the Banatao Institute
• Diana Miller, Retired, Seniors’ Agenda Project Manager, Santa Clara County Department of Aging and Adult Services (Moderator)

Creating Rich Career Pathways with Quality Employers

Join this session to hear and learn how to create strong career pathways in our ever changing job market. We have assembled a dynamic panel of experts on career workforce development, policymaking, disruption, retention, and diversity.  (Confirmed CEUs: HRCI (HR General), RCFE (Business Operations), NHAP/P, BRN)

• Steve Preminger, Director of the Santa Clara County Office of Strategic and Intergovernmental Affairs; and Board Member, Work2Future
• Uche Uwahemu, Director of Government Relations, Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI) (Moderator)
• Tamara Walker, Deputy Director, Richmond Workforce Development Board-Employment & Training

2:00pm – Closing Remarks

• Grace Li, CEO, On Lok
• Maria Zamora, CEO, Center for Elders’ Independence

2:30pm – Speed Networking Activity (As of 10/30/23, we have reached capacity for this session.  You may however still sign-up and be added to the waitlist.)

Join us for an end of the day “speed” networking session with leaders in our field. This special session will give conference attendees the opportunity to have one-on-one conversations with up to three conference speakers and planning committee members who are leaders in the aging, healthcare, policy and advocacy fields.  Attendees will be paired with mentors on a first come, first serve basis when they register for the conference.  During this session, attendees will develop connections and gain insights from these mentors regarding what drives them, and the role we all can play to create a strong aging community.  Session participants will have the option to meet with the following mentors:

• Nadine Roberts Cornish, Certified Senior Advisor, Gerontologist and Founder of The Caregiver’s Guardian, LLC.; 2023 SHPF Keynote Speaker
• Bradley Davis, Chancellor, West Valley-Mission Community College District
• Michele Lew, CEO, The Health Trust
• Grace Li, CEO, On Lok
• Ache Lytle, Director of Organizational Development, Inclusion and Culture, On Lok
• Kathleen Kelly, Executive Director, Family Caregiver Alliance
• Monique Parrish, DrPh/MPH/LCSW/ LifeCourse Strategies and Report Author – Santa Clara County Adult Caregiver Study
• Tylor Taylor, CEO, Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC)
• Maria Zamora, CEO, Center for Elders’ Independence

2023 SHPF-Digital Program

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2023 SHPF Rotating Slides

2023 SHPF Welcome Remarks

Creating Rich Career Pathways with Quality Employers – 211 Flyer

Keynote Speaker – Caregiving Reimagined – Nadine Roberts Cornish

The Impact of Technology – Richard Adler

The Impact of Technology – Ryan Kawamoto

The Impact of Technology – David Lindeman

The Impact of Technology – Resource Guide

Grace Li (SHPF Co-Chair)

CEO, On Lok

Maria Zamora (SHPF Co-Chair)

CEO, Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI)

Katherine Kelly (SHPF Planning Committee Chair)

Director of Government Affairs, On Lok

Charlene Elefante

Senior Manager, Community Engagement, On Lok

Stuart Fong

Government and Community Relations Manager, On Lok

Dianna Garrett

Director of Marketing and Communications, Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI)

Linda Jackson

Former Program Director, Marin Aging Action Initiative

Cindy Kauffman

Deputy Director of Community Services, San Francisco Department of Disability & Aging Services

Eileen Kunz

Chief of Government Affairs and Compliance, On Lok

Diana Miller

Retired, Seniors’ Agenda Project Manager, Santa Clara County Department of Aging and Adult Services

Wendy Peterson

Director, Senior Services Coalition of Alameda County

Emma Strauss

Public Policy Manager, On Lok

Tylor Taylor

CEO, Successful Aging Solutions & Community Consulting (SASCC)

Uche Uwahemu

Director of Government Relations, Center for Elders’ Independence (CEI)

Vaughn Villaverde

Director of Advocacy, AACI