MGS Executive Committee
Roberta Meyers. President
Retired, Hennepin Healthcare System
Robbin Frazier, President Elect
Associate Director of Equity & Community Engagement, Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation, University of Minnesota-School of Public Health
Sue Humphers-Ginther, Secretary
Retired Professor of Sociology & Gerontology Program Coordinator, Minnesota State University-Moorhead
Jim Varpness, Treasurer
Retired, Regional Director, US Department of Health & Human Services
Pam Zimmerman, Past President
Vice President, Programs, Accord
Adjunct Faculty, Bethel University
MGS Directors
Georgia Afton Community Outreach Director, Friends & Co.
Jane Brink
Resident and Family Council Specialist, Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care
Meghan Coleman
Associate Professor, Human Services Gerontology Program, Metropolitan State University
Charissa Eaton, Chair, Awards Committee Professor, Social Work Department, Winona State University
Kris Glaros Hanson
Business Development Manager, PCL Construction
Phyllis Greenberg
Associate Professor, Gerontology Graduate Coordinator, St. Cloud State University
Bob Koehler, Chair, Conference Committee
Founder, Authentic Aging
Tanya Rand, Chair, Research Committee, Gerontology Educator Network (GEN), and Student & Emerging Professionals in Aging
Clinical Faculty and Aging Services Coordinator, University of St. Thomas
Catherine Sullivan
Associate Professor, Occupational Science & Therapy, St. Catherine University
Lori Vrolson, Chair, Education Committee
Executive Director, Central MN Council on Aging
Amanda Wall Dotray
Vice President of Finance, Trellis
Contract Staff
Tom Hyder, Interim Executive Director
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Emily Justman, Conference and Research Coordinator
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Mary Jo Schifsky, Education Coordinator
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Paulette Sorenson, Conference Registrar
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Adam Suomala, Social Media Coordinator
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Jon Verdon, Membership Specialist
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