Boots on the Ground Roundtable Meeting
LiveOn NY’s Boots on the Ground Roundtable (BOTGR) is a virtual, supportive, solution-driven space for direct aging service professionals and others to obtain and share resources, information, innovative ideas, and network with other professionals in an effort to stay connected and work collaboratively to continue serving older New Yorkers. Learn more here.
Date: Friday, September 30th, 2022
Time: 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Self-Care Exercise: Reflection Time: What kind of world do you want to live in as you continue to age?
Presentation: Growing Within the Field of Aging Panel Discussion
Description: As we navigate our professional and personal lives, especially in these past two years, we have seen the importance of connecting with and learning from one another as we walk into a whole new era of serving older adults. Hear from experienced leaders in the field of aging who have varied experiences and roles sharing about their personal journey, growth, challenges, and any practical resources/tips to enhance your own career growth and professional development.
Panelists:
Katherine Martinez, LMSW, President/CEO, Neighborhood SHOPP;
Shehila Stephens, Senior Director of Programs, Encore Community Services;
Michael Velez, MSW, Director of Case Management & Friendly Visiting Program, RiseBoro Community Partnership;
Karen Taylor, Director of Selfhelp Northridge/Burlene/Southridge NORC Program, Selfhelp Community Services
Guidelines for Virtual Participation:
Overall, we encourage attendees’ cameras/audio to be enabled during the discussion segments of the agenda.
During the presentation, we encourage the use of chat box to share contact information, updates, and resources, as well as questions and comments for our speakers.
After the presentation, we encourage attendees to unmute themselves or utilize the chat box for Q&A.