About the Community Innovations for Aging in Place Technical Assistance Resource Center
James Thompson
Senior Director, Legislative Affairs
James Thompson’s journey commenced with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from Brown University. Post his undergraduate studies, he pursued a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University, followed by an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business.
Brandon Phillips
Substance Safety Consultant
Brandon Phillips holds a distinguished Ph.D. in Pharmacology from the University of California, Los Angeles. His career has been robust with extensive involvement in various aspects of substance management, including marijuana, CBD, drug testing, and counseling on passing drug tests.
Emma Johnson
Education and Recreational Activities Planner
Emma Johnson pursued a Master’s in Gerontology from the University of Southern California, following a passionate drive to contribute to the quality of life of older adults. Over the years, Emma has focused on developing educational and recreational programs that promote active aging, socialization, and lifelong learning among older adults.
Timothy Allen
Legal and Financial Advisor
A graduate of Harvard Law School, Timothy Allen specialized in elder law and financial planning, making him a crucial asset to any initiative aimed at serving the older adult population. Over two decades of professional practice, Timothy has advised numerous nonprofits and community-based initiatives.
David Kim
Community Outreach Manager
David Kim is a graduate in Sociology from Cornell University, a foundation that propelled him into over 15 years of work in community outreach and organization roles. David has worked on projects aimed at fostering community relations and engagement.
Rebecca Lopez
Volunteer Coordination Supervisor
Rebecca Lopez’s educational foundation in Human Services from Northeastern University was the stepping stone into a fulfilling career in community service and volunteer management. Her work includes volunteer coordination and program development.
Susan Clarke
Healthcare Services Coordinator
Susan Clarke embarked on her professional path with a Bachelor’s in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania. She later acquired a Master’s in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and dedicated her career to geriatric nursing and healthcare delivery.
Dale Porter
Drug Education and Detoxification Specialist
Dale holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Columbia University, with a specialization in substance abuse education. With over 12 years of experience, Dale has worked with governmental and non-governmental organizations on drug education, testing, and detoxification programs.
About
The Community Innovations for Aging in Place Technical Assistance Resource Center is a part of the Community Innovations for Aging in Place program, an Administration on Aging demonstration project to promote innovations in aging in place.
Through the leadership of The Jewish Federations of North America, with assistance from UJA-Federation of New York and the United Hospital Fund of New York City, the Center was established within the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act of 2006.
The Center is directed by Visiting Nurse Service of New York with support from a National Advisory Committee, of which JFNA is a member.
Technical assistance
- It provides technical assistance to 14 three-year demonstration projects awarded by the Administration on Aging in 2009.
- The projects were selected from more than 200 applicants to develop, test, and evaluate models of innovative community-based aging services.
- The grantees represent a broad and diverse spectrum of providers and program models from around the country.
- The Center provides individual assistance and oversight to the grantees and fosters collaboration and information sharing among grant participants.
Public resources
- The Center serves as a general clearinghouse of information, resources, and tools developed through and for the benefit of the CIAIP program.
- As the program matures, the website will include a greater compilation of materials for the Aging Services Network, policy makers, and the public.
JFNA continues to lead efforts to maintain funding for the CIAIP program and to keep Congress and other policy makers apprised of the work of the Center and CIAIP grantees.