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.
Debbie Boggs, RN
Education Specialist
614-545-9017
dboggs@leadingageohio.org
- 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
Stephanie DeWees
Quality & Regulatory Specialist - Long Term Care
614-545-9034
sdewees@leadingageohio.org
- 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
bdolan@leadingageohio.org
- 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
Karen Lowe
Education and Special Projects Coordinator
614-545-9036
klowe@leadingageohio.org
- 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
cmarkham@leadingageohio.org
- 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 Government Affairs & Communications
614-545-9026
pschwartz@leadingageohio.org
- Leading government affairs and political work
- Serves as lead member communications and media strategist for key association initiatives
- Oversees digital strategy, including websites, 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
- Staff liaison to Communications/PR committee, PAC committee, Adult Day committee, and Affordable Housing committee.
Anne Shelley, MBA, BSN, RN
Director of Home Health/Hospice Regulatory Relations
614-545-9030
ashelley@leadingageohio.org
- 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
Pete Thompson
Accountant
614-545-9029
pthompson@leadingageohio.org
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Staff liaison to Budget & Finance Committee
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
David Paragas
Advocacy Consultant
(614) 628-1407
david.paragas@BTLaw.com
- 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
bridget.mcauliffe@btlaw.com
- 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
Martha Sweterlitsch
Legal Counsel
614-233-9367
msweterlitsch@beneschlaw.com
- Partner with Benesch in Columbus, also serves as a LeadingAge Ohio legislative and regulatory representative