Vacant
The Town of Corte Madera is currently recruiting for this position.
Chris Asimos
Having worked as a mental health crisis specialist for many years, I have been witness to the many special needs of our older adult population. I am passionate about being proactive on health and nutrition issues and currenlty chair the Health and Nutrition Committee. I routinely visit senior centers to discuss nutrition, the CalFresh Program and other benefits available to seniors.
Wendy Nuessle
Julie Hanan Friedman
As an older adult myself, I feel I have a great deal to offer the community with my background, skills and experience. I look forward to contributing to the work of the Commission on Aging as the representative for the Town of Tiburon.
Girija Brilliant
Girija Brilliant has an MPH and Ph.D. in social epidemiology and extensive experience in global health. She and her husband were co-founders of the Seva Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to prevention of blindness primarily in Asia. To date, Seva has helped restore sight to over 3 million people worldwide. Girija served on the Mill Valley Planning Commission for six years as well as the Executive Committee for the city's General Plan Action Committee. She is trained as an Iyengar Yoga instructor and her interests also include Buddhist studies. She is on the Board of Camp Winnarainbow, a circus and performing arts camp for children in Mendocino County.
Jasmina Etemovic
I have dedicated my career to meeting the needs of the elderly. I welcome the opportunity to accomplish even more through a systematic approach to developing policy on behalf of West Marin Seniors. I believe my work on the Commission can help improve the quality of life for seniors and aid them in their pursuit of living with dignity and independence.
Diana López
I have lived in Marin County for nearly 50 years and want to keep it a vibrant and diverse community. I will work to represent the needs of older adults in all the communities in Marin and to find workable responsive solutions to the problems they face.
Teri Dowling
I am pleased to represent the Town of Ross on the Marin Commission on Aging. I live in the lovely town of Ross with my husband and continue to work part time with the San Francisco Department of Public Health. Many years ago, when I first began working in public health, my career focus was on healthy aging. After working in many other sectors of public health over the years and now being an older adult myself, I once again am able to focus on my first love - healthy aging. As a volunteer with the Marin Commission on Aging I have the good fortune to work with a remarkable group of commissioners and staff to advocate for and support the issues that are important to older adults in Marin County. When not working and volunteering, family and friends, exercise, reading, cooking and travel add joy to my life.
Sylvia Barry
I believe it is important for the commission to conduct outreach to older adults so they are aware of the various programs and resources the county provides to improve their quality of life and make their voices known. I enjoy being engaged with the city and county and look forward to serving the older adult community as a representative for District 5.
Vacant
District 2 is currently recruiting for this position.
Lisa Brinkmann
Lisa Brinkmann retired as the executive director of Marin Villages in January 2020. She is a member of the California Senior Legislature (Assembly) and thus sits on the MCCOA. Lisa is passionate about helping adults 'age in place' with technology solutions. She would describe herself as a multipotenialite; a characteristic that helps bring vast knowledge and understanding to craft solutions. Lisa is the person you want to call upon to "make things happen."
Fred Silverman
I have long had an interest in services to older adults in Marin. I believe the Commission on Aging can help to implement positive changes in our community. I have very real personal interest in helping to assure that older adults are provided whatever services are needed.
Everett Brandon
I currently serve on the “Seniors on the Move” organization in Marin City, an organization funded by the Marin Community Foundation to provide a variety of services to enhance and vitalize the lives of older adults in the community. I have a passion for enhancing resources into the aging community that will help individuals to Live Long and Live Well.
Ralph Marchese
I have worked on national policy issues for models of aging in place, extended care facilities and programs and the demands on services due to the changing demographics. I apply this expertise in these areas to my local community. The elderly are a vulnerable population and I feel and obligation to apply my professional experience to the development of programs and services to meet the needs of those who have laid the foundation for us how follow. I add my perspective to the community voice and support policies developed for both practical and policy prospectives.
Jody Timms
Jody loves the Town of Fairfax, her home for over 25 years, and as its commissioner she heads up the Age-Friendly Fairfax Task Force. She enjoys working closely with residents, local government and the business community in support of older adults. Jody worked for many years in social services at The Redwoods in Mill Valley and at West Marin Senior Services, for those aging in place in Bolinas, Stinson and Muir Beach. She loves to share what she knows!
Lauren Vreeland Long
Today older adults are a larger part of our county’s demographic. My experience and continued study into aging puts me at an advantage in understanding the physical, psychological, emotional and intellectual needs of older adults in our ocmmunities. I look forward to putting my knowledge to good use as a member of the commission.
Salamah Locks
Having served as a registered nurse for many years, I have an extensive background of clinical experience, senior advocacy and volunteerism. As a member of multiple civic organizations including the UCSF School of Nursing Alumni Association, Financial Abuse Specialist Team (FAST) and the Commission on Aging’s representative for the City of San Rafael, I enjoy continuing to serve seniors in Marin County to learn more about services that are under utilized or unknown in order to educate the older adult population.
Allan Bortel
Allan Bortel retired in 1999 and started teaching computers at the Belvedere-Tiburon Library and The Redwoods Retirement Residence (both teaching and troubleshooting the technology challenges of residents). He joined the Marin County Commission on Aging in 2002 and chairs the Housing and Transportation Committee. He is a member of the California Senior Legislature (Senate) and thus sits on the MCCOA. Since 2005 he has been a member of the Citizens’ Oversight Committee on Transportation Measures A and B and its chair since 2012. Allan is on the Board of Marin Villages and co-chair of its Tiburon Peninsula Village.
Diana Bradley
When Diana learned of the opening for a Commissioner to represent Belvedere, she felt that it was a good opportunity to learn about what was being done for older adults in Marin County and to help in those efforts. Diana is interested in working on transportation issues and other programs where she can contribute.
Sybil Boutilier
Sausalito has been my hometown since the 1980s. Before retiring in 2014, I worked for San Francisco's Department of Aging in public policy and legislative affairs. I've been very happy putting to use the professional skills and wisdom learned in that role. It's a great feeling to share in the teamwork and collaborative activities with my fellow Commissioners. I've been focusing on community driven plans that can make our cities and the County more Age Friendly, and I serve on the Commissions's Planning Committee and Executive Committee and Co-chair the Legislative Committee. I am happy to be contacted about any of your concerns, suggestions and ideas.
Judith Saffran
Our community is aging. The growth of our aging population is fostering increased interest in community efforts to promote aging in place. As a member of the Commission, I look forward to working with the community to make people aware of programs and services available to assist them and to let them know they are not alone when it comes to navigating this network of resources.
Jean Gunn
A resident of Novato, Jean represents District 5 at the Commission on Aging. Working on many older adult issues has given Jean an appreciation of the complexity and breadth of opportunity that baby boomers are facing as they age. She looks forward to continuing to advocate for seniors as a Commissioner. She is particularly interested in problems facing older adults with dementia.
Suellen Lamorte
I serve on the Commission representing the Town of San Anselmo. I have been a resident of my "hometown" for 46 years! I started my community involvement with children as a teacher in the Ross Valley District for many years. I taught grades 3-8. I also owned The Bed and Breakfast Exchange for 30 years placing visiting guests in home stay Bed and Breakfasts throughout the County. Now I am eager and interested to learn about and serve the aging population of San Anselmo. Feel free to contact me.