The Area Agency on Aging, Region One is part of a national network of organizations established to respond to the needs of older adults. As a private non-profit corporation, the Area Agency on Aging, Region One, plans, coordinates, develops and delivers services for seniors (60 years and older), persons of any age who are HIV positive, adults (18-59 years) with disabilities and long-term care needs, and family caregivers of older adults.
The Area Agency on Aging, Region One strives to secure, promote and provide essential services to enhance the quality of life in a diverse and changing society. We meet this challenge through advocacy, coordination, building alliances, and promoting public awareness guided by integrity, vision, and sustained commitment.
The Area Agency Mission Statement: "The Area Agency on Aging, Region One is a private non-profit organization that advocates, develops and delivers essential services to enhance the quality of life for older adults, persons with disabilities, people with HIV/AIDS, and caregivers."Leadership
Mary Lynn Kasunic, President & CEO
Laraine Stewart, Chief Operating Officer
David Diaz, Chief Financial Officer
Wally Sjolander, Senior Vice President Program Development
Jim Knaut, Senior Vice President Contracts
Boards & Advisory Councils:
Area Agency on Aging, Region One Board of Directors
Chairman
Foster Northrup
Jeannine Berg
Stanford Blake
Pauline "Wally" Campbell
Sylvia Cartsonis
Barry Cook
Daniel Fern
Kerry Fetherston
Harry Garewal
Tracy Gromer
Robin Hoskins
M. Zuhdi Jasser
Mary Lynn Kasunic
Michele Michaels
Tony Mitten
Deborah Primock
Area Agency Advisory Council
Chairman
Robin Hoskins
Angela Battaglia
Mary Bianco
Virginia Brant
Dona Campbell
Michael Carter
Virginia Ginter
Kerry Halcomb
Melissa Immonen
Raymond Joy
Diana Mansell
Lori Waldberg
Sigrid Whitman
ELDERfriends® Board
Chairman,
Cathy Shiroda
Dona Campbell
Paul Cocuzza
Barry Cook
Mary Lynn Kasunic
Georgette Kelly
Larry Mitchell
Maria Parham
Richard Peitzmeier
Kathleen Ricketts
Paul Quackenbush
Wally Sjolander
DOVES Board
Chairman,
John Norris
Mildred Banovic
Sylvia Cartsonis
Joe Contadino
David Diaz
Melissa Flint, PsyD
Al Hyde
Mary Lynn Kasunic
Donald Morehead
Salvador Obregon
Don Ritchie
Elder Refugee Advisory Council
Chairman
Sami Mahmood
Mohamed Abukar
Prem Bhandari
Nga Bui
Joanie Calder
Diane Dudley
Sandy Grimalauskso
Hassan Lamungu
Mark Massimino
Ilyas Sheikh Mohamed
Walter Palmer
Fei Sun
Cecilia Tambe-Ebot
Tai Thai
Irene Wharry
Antigua Board
Chairman,
Joe Contadino
David Diaz
Mary Lynn Kasunic
Richard Larsen
Tony Mitten
Investment Advisory Group
Chairman,
John Lischer
Kathleen Carolin
Joe Contadino
Bill Deichmann
David Diaz
Mary Lynn Kasunic
James Lukes
Stephen Mather
Larry Mitchell
Tony Mitten
Frederick Schertenlieb
Asian American Advisory CouncilÂ
Chairman,
Leung Eng
Emma Ditsworth
Maggie Eng
Mary Lynn Kasunic
Mika Kondo
Ngan Le
Albert Lin
Van Nguyen
Yen T. Nguyen
Huong Pham
Fei Sun
Tai Thai
Native American Elder Advisory Council
Lee Begay
Diana Devine
Dennis Huff
Susan Levy
Mary Lynn Kasunic
Jim Knaut
Wally Sjolander
R & R Respite Advisory Board
President Emeritus,
Mary Ackley
President
Carol Thill
Mary Ackley
Hartley Bennett
Gloria Brewer
Kathleen Kemper
Mary Miller
Rachel Minton
Charlie Petersen
Diane Reitmeier
Donald Reitmeier
RSVP Advisory Board
Chairperson,
Pat Alessi
Enriqueta (Kati) Bates
Karen Gray
Michelle Patuto
Sue Reckinger
