The Upper Arlington Commission on Aging is excited to announce it’s new officers whose terms began January 1, 2025:
Bryan England, Bauers Financial, Chair
Klodiana Tedesco, Nationwide, Vice Chair
Elizabeth Sheridan Waggs, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Secretary
Hilary Dodson, Kaiser Consulting, Treasurer
We are grateful for those who say YES to linking arms in service to the older adults of Upper Arlington.
The Upper Arlington Commission on Aging (UACOA) is excited to welcome the newest members of its Board of Trustees: Colin O’Shell and Elizabeth Sheridan. Additionally, the Board updated its Code of Regulations to create a new position – Student Representative to the Board. This position will be held by Isaac Meats.
As a part of its strategic and succession planning, the UACOA took a close look at the skillsets of its current members and those it wanted to add or expand. Colin moved to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University and never left. He is a CPA with Brady Ware, where his focus is on serving non-profit organizations. He has a passion for helping those who are doing good work to do better.
Sheridan, a researcher at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center who has a focus on orthopedics and falls says, “I feel the aging population is often overlooked and marginalized, particularly in our healthcare system. We need better advocates to help older individuals navigate the complex healthcare landscape and achieve the best health outcomes.” She and her team had a table at Seniorpalooza before she was even a part of the Board, further demonstrating her commitment to help equip seniors with the information and resources that they need.
The idea of having a student representative to the UACOA board is not a new one. With the goal of increasing intergenerational engagement and relationships, the question was, “who is the right person to kick things off?” Isaac is a junior at Upper Arlington High School and a member of its marching band. Since nearly its inception, Isaac has served as a (most requested) volunteer for UA Village. For the UA Village Block Party in August, he recruited 9 of his bandmates to come and help entertain. His ability to connect on a personal level with those he serves is part of the reason that 2 UA Village members attended his Eagle Scout Court of Honor in September.
We are excited to grow our Board with these individuals who share our passion for educating, empowering, and enriching the lives of UA’s older residents!
The Upper Arlington Commission on Aging (UACOA) is excited to officially welcome the newest members of its Board of Trustees: Kate Diday and Rachit Thariani.
A UA resident, Kate says, “I enjoy helping others, and sharing any talents that I have cultivated throughout my career to make an impact in my community.” After having spent nearly 2 decades of giving back through the UA Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Kate shifts her marketing, strategy, and community networking expertise to serving our older residents. “Now I am at a new chapter, with grown children and a recent membership to AARP. I see the UACOA Board as an ideal place for me to lend my skill set, while also learning about services that I too may use in the future.”
Rachit is the Chief Administrative Officer for the OSU Wexner Medical Center’s Home and Post-Acute Division. When asked what he considers to be the biggest issues facing our City’s aging population, he said, “Seniors face a variety of challenges across physical, emotional, financial and social areas. Specific issues include: Aging in place + independent living, loneliness, isolation and building social connections, building connections with community programs and resources, physical and mental health, wellbeing.” He goes on to add, “I believe that we are what we are today, in large part, because of the sacrifices our elders have made. We therefore owe it to them to provide the support and care when they most need us in their later years…The question we need to be asking and helping answer is – how can we make our seniors’ golden years, truly golden?”
We are excited to grow our Board with these individuals who share our passion for educating, empowering, and enriching the lives of UA’s older residents!
We are excited to announce the new UACOA Executive Committee. Each brings experience, passion, and expertise which empowers us to better serve our community and increase the stewardship of the resources with which we have been blessed.
Marybeth Cartmille, Director of Medical Pro Staffing, will serve as our Board Chair. She has decades of experience working and volunteering within the aging community across Columbus.
Bryan England, an associate at Bauer Financial Group, is our new Vice-Chair. Bryan is actively involved within the Upper Arlington Community and has a passion for engaging others in service.
Michelle Crum, a research recruitment specialist with The Ohio State University College of Nursing, continues as our Board Secretary. She has been a valuable asset to the UACOA for many years and we are grateful for her commitment to the older residents of our community.
Hilary Dodson, Shareholder and Managing Director for Client Services of Kaiser Consulting, continues to share her financial/CPA expertise with us as our Treasurer.