MGS Executive Committee
Pam Zimmerman, President
Vice President, Programs, Accord
Roberta Meyers. President Elect
MD Geriatrician, Hennepin Healthcare
Laura Hood, Secretary
Former Director, Aging Services, City of St. Cloud
Jim Varpness, Treasurer
Retired, Regional Director, US Department of Health & Human Services
Lori Vrolson, Past President, Chair, Membership Committee
Executive Director, Central MN Council on Aging
MGS Directors
Jane Brink
Self-Advocacy Specialist, Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care
Meghan Coleman
Assistant Professor, Human Services Gerontology Program, Metropolitan State University
Charissa Eaton
Associate Professor, Social Work Department, Winona State University
Kris Glaros Hanson
Owner, The Senior Connections
Phyllis Greenberg, Chair, Awards Committee
Associate Professor, Gerontology Coordinator, St. Cloud State University
Jessica Hausauer, Chair, Research Committee
Executive Director, Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Care
Sue Humphers-Ginther
Professor, Gerontology Coordinator, MSU Moorhead
Emily Kerling
Director, Health Services, Northfield Retirement Community
Kathryn Ringham, Chair, Education Committee
Retired, Medical Social Worker
Catherine Sullivan
Associate Professor, Occupational Science & Therapy, St. Catherine University
Amanda Wall Dotray
Finance Director, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
Julie Wilson, Chair, Conference Committee
General Manager, Home Care Senior Services
Contract Staff
Tom Hyder, Executive Director
tom@mngero.org
952-260-0095
Paulette Sorenson, Conference Coordinator
paulette@mngero.org
Jon Verdon, Membership Coordinator
mgs@mngero.org
Lisa Janusz, Copy Editor
lisa@theotheremployee.com
Adam Suomala, Social Media
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