Conference Program

A new journey is launching within ASA.
Become a part of it
with this inaugural program,
and more!
The Corps of Accomplished Professional (CAPs)
is a year-round program with a learning symposium
incorporated into each Aging in America
Conference, as described below. The purpose of
the new ASA CAPs program, in line with ASA’s
mission and Vision 2020, is to provide a home
for accomplished professionals within ASA to
stay connected to the field of aging and to one
another, to enhance their professional and personal
growth, and to enable them to use their
talent and experience to give back to ASA and
to its members. In addition to periodic learning
opportunities, the CAPs program will offer peer
to peer networking as well as opportunities for
seasoned professionals to mentor students and
emerging professionals. Web Seminars will be
designed for CAPs participants as well.
Corps of Accomplished
Professionals (CAPs)
Inaugural Event
Wednesday, March 22 | 1:30–4:30 PM
Fee: $15 (includes coffee and networking reception).
Pre-registration is required.
No CEU credits offered.
Are you a seasoned, accomplished professional at the
pinnacle of your career and thinking about next steps?
Then CAPs is for you! The purpose of the new ASA Corps
of Accomplished Professionals (CAPs) is to provide a
home for accomplished professionals within ASA to stay
connected to the field of aging and to one another, to
enhance their professional and personal growth, and to
enable them to use their talent and experience to give
back to the organization and its members. Join CAPs
founders and other accomplished colleagues for a half-day
inaugural program that will be a dynamic mix of content,
interactive discussions, peer exchange, and a focus group.
Right after the program, join us for a networking reception
to continue the conversation.
Presenters: Tobi Abramson, PhD, Director of Geriatric
Mental Health, New York City Department for the Aging;
William Benson, Principal and Managing Partner, Health
Benefits ABCs; Jennie Chin Hansen, RN, MS, FAAN,
Former Chair, AARP Board; Louis Colbert, MSW, LSW,
Vice President of Operations, Philadelphia Corporation for
Aging; Helen Dennis, MA, Specialist in Aging, Employment
& Retirement, Helen Dennis & Associates; Lynn
Friss Feinberg, MSW, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor,
AARP Public Policy Institute; Joanne Handy, RN, MS,
Former President and CEO Emeritus, LeadingAge
California; Marty Richards, MSW, LICSW, Retired
Gerontological Social Worker, Richards and Richards;
Sandra Timmermann, EdD, Business and Aging Strategist.
The work of CAPs is so important and you are
invited to join us. For more information contact
Jutka Mandoki, ASA Director of Membership,
at jmandoki@asaging.org
Tobi Abramson
William Benson
Jennie Chin Hansen
Louis Colbert
Helen Dennis
Lynn Friss Feinberg
Joanne Handy Marty Richards Sandra Timmermann
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