The Intersection of Health, Housing & Services
Participants gained an understanding to explore the intersection of health, housing & services for older adults in the LA Region. Experts spoke on the economic challenges facing seniors locally, and gain an understanding into the complexities of housing a vulnerable at-risk and homeless population. Participants heard about promising innovations and partnerships that are redefining housing solutions for older adults along the housing continuum.
An exciting cross-sector breakout session helped identify collaborative solutions and worked to expand networks and systems collaboration.
Event Speakers:
Sue Himmelrich-City Council Member, Santa Monica
Ben Winter- Director of Housing & Community Development Policy, Office of Mayor Eric Garcetti, City of Los Angeles
Alan Greenlee- Executive Director, Southern CA Association of Nonprofit Housing
Jeannee Parker Martin-President and CEO, LeadingAge California
Ruth Schwartz- Co-Founder and Executive Director, Shelter Partnership
Tricia Tasto Levien-Supportive Housing Director, Wakeland Housing and Development Corporation
Steven P. Wallace Ph.D- Professor, UCLA School of Public Health Associate Director, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
Anne Miskey -Chief Executive Officer, Union Station Homeless Services
KeAndra Cylear Dodds- Manager of Preservation, Community Development Commission of the County of L.A
Marc Tousignant- Senior Program Director, Enterprise Community Partners
Mark Burns- Executive Director, Homebridge
John Maceri- Executive Director, The People Concern
Jessica Jew- Program Manger, LA Care
Vanessa Rios-Senior Program Manager, CSH
Sharon Richardson- CSH Advocate, Speak Up!
