About
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.
Kathryn Brod, MBA
President/CEO
614-545-9014
- Is the association's primary spokesperson
- Oversees staff and daily operations
- Promotes LeadingAge Ohio's position and public policy goals to elected officials; staff liaison to Advocacy Committee
- Responsible for implementing LeadingAge Ohio's strategic direction
- Works with LeadingAge Ohio Board of Directors
- Staff liaison to Human Resources Committee
Stephanie DeWees
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
Program Associate
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
Beth Griebel, MSN, RN
Professional Development Specialist
614-545-9022
- Ensures that the continuing educational activities are consistent with the requirements of the various professional credentialing bodies.
- Assesses, plans and evaluates educational activities and quality outcome measures related to professional development.
- Functions as the expert in the CE criteria for planning committees.
Karen Lowe
Education and Special Projects Coordinator
614-545-9036
- Assists with coordination of all professional education events, including planning, development, and implementation
- Assists with coordination of special projects and initiatives, including Leadership Academy, Employer of Choice and ltcGAIN
- Assists with all Continuing Education credentialing requirements and processes
Corey Markham
Director of Corporate Relations and Initiatives
614-545-9015
- 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
Patrick Schwartz
Director of Strategic Communications
614-545-9026
- Serves as lead member communications and media strategist for key association initiatives
- Oversees digital strategy, including websites, e-newsletters and social media channels
- Provides strategic direction for communicating organizational goals and achievements to members, partners, policy makers and the media
- Serves as primary contact for media inquiries
Anne Shelley, MBA, BSN, RN
Director of Professional Development & HH/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
- Responsible for overseeing all educational offerings provided by LeadingAge Ohio
Jennifer Taylor, BA, CGS
Director of Communications & Membership
614-545-9028
- Manages public relations and the overall image of the Association and its members
- Edits and oversees association publications
- Responsible for Association communications and website
- Provider Membership staff liaison
- Staff liaison to Communications/PR, Awards and Membership committees
Pete Thompson
Accountant
614-545-9029
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Staff liaison to Budget & Finance Committee
Susan Wallace, MSW, LSW
Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs
614-545-9024
- Primary contact for policy priority development, advocacy and legislative affairs
- Liaison to Advocacy Committee, Home Health, Hospice & HCBS Subcommittee
- Responsible for newsletter content generation and compilation
David Paragas
Advocacy Consultant
(614) 628-1407
- David, a Partner with Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Columbus office serves as LeadingAge Ohio’s lead legislative and regulatory representatives and grassroots coordinators
- Primary liaison to the LeadingAge Ohio Advocacy Committee
Bridget McAuliffe
Advocacy Consultant
(614) 628-1415
- Bridget, a lobbyist within Barnes & Thornburg LLP’s Columbus office serves as LeadingAge Ohio’s lead legislative and regulatory representatives and grassroots coordinators
- Primary liaison to the LeadingAge Ohio Advocacy Committee
Martha Sweterlitsch
Legal Counsel
614-233-9367
- Martha, Partner with Benesch in Columbus, also serves as a LeadingAge Ohio legislative and regulatory representative
