October 7, 2025 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
October 7, 2025
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
A day to connect, learn, and take action to support healthy aging for all
Join us to shape the future of aging
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025,
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts
10 Tenth Street, Oakland
1 in 4 Californians will be 60 or older by 2030. Join state and local leaders, geriatricians, community leaders, policymakers, and other noted experts to learn about the latest innovations supporting healthy aging at home, in communities, and across health systems. Together, we can ensure older Californians live long, live well, and age with dignity.
Summit Overview
Speakers will highlight trends, best practices, and solutions, including:
- The changing demographics and emerging needs of older Californians
- Creating age-friendly health systems and communities featuring
- Caregiver and workforce gaps and solutions
- Leveraging technology, improving digital literacy, and building social connections
- Strengthening partnerships between health care and social services
- The shifting policy landscape and what we can do about it
Keynote Speakers
We are thrilled that legendary entertainer Rita Moreno will be participating in an engaging conversation about redefining the journey of aging with anti-ageism activist, Ashton Applewhite.
Other confirmed speakers include experts from the California Department of Aging, The SCAN Foundation, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, UCSF Division of Geriatrics, Justice in Aging, and more!
Ashton Applewhite
Rita Moreno
8:00 a.m.
Registration, Networking and Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Main Theatre
Welcome and Performance
A warm welcome by our emcee, KTVU news anchor Dave Clark, followed by an energizing performance by the Golden State Warriors’ Hardwood Classics Dance Team
Building Systems for Healthy Aging in Northern California
Join us as we set the stage for a day to connect, learn, and take action to support healthy aging in Northern California. In this session, speakers will provide a blueprint for how multiple sectors can implement age-friendly communities and health-systems.
Panelists
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- Sarita Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, President and CEO, The SCAN Foundation
- Susan DeMarois, Director, California Department of Aging
- Faith Mitchell, PhD, Co-Chair of Age-Friendly Health Systems Advisory Committee, Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Institute Fellow, Urban Institute
- Aana Brenman, MD, Regional Medical Director of Geriatrics and Extended Care, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
Moderator
Wynn Canio, MD, Chief of Geriatric Medicine, Kaiser Permanente San Rafael
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10:35 a.m.
Break
10:50 a.m.
Aging in the Digital World
Caregiving
Culture and Care
Social Connection
Aging in the Digital World
North Ballroom – 3rd Floor
Overview
From staying connected to loved ones, managing health, or navigating AI, this session explores the important role technology can play as Californians age and innovations to help people age well at home and in their communities.
Panelists
- Aneliza Del Pinal, Chief Executive Officer, Sourcewise
- Elizabeth Rodriguez, MS, Senior Director of Operations, Sourcewise
- Kathy Kim, PhD, MPH, MBA, Adjunct Professor, UC Davis School of Medicine, Department of Public Health Sciences
Moderator
Kevin Hart, Senior Vice President, Strategic Development and Technology, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
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Caregiving
Lakeview Room – 2nd floor
Overview
Both paid and family caregivers face significant challenges supporting older adults as they age. Discover solutions for building the paid workforce pipeline and addressing the unmet needs of family and friend caregivers.
Panelists
- Min Chang, CEO, Homebridge
- Kathy Kelly, Executive Director, Family Caregiver Alliance
- Anna Satake, PhD, MSN, GCNS, RN, Assistant Clinical Professor and Geriatric Clinic Nurse Specialist, Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis
Moderator
Denise Likar, Deputy Director, Division of Home and Community Living, California Department of Aging
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Culture and Care
Gold Room – 3rd Floor
Overview
Panelists will share how they embed cultural humility into their care systems and best practices for communications, trust-building, and systems change to meet the needs of California’s increasingly diverse older adult populations.
Panelist
- Rev. Cynthia Carter Perrilliat, Founder and CEO, AC Care Alliance
- Vinny Eng, Interim Executive Director, Openhouse
- Daveena Ma, MD, Associate Chief Medical Officer, Asian Health Services
- Amy Ramirez, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Sonoma County
Moderator
Serwar Ahmed, Senior Director, Innovation & Deployment, Clinical Innovation Consultancy, Kaiser Permanente
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Social Connection
Main Theater
Overview
Loneliness and social isolation are increasingly recognized as public health issues among older adults. Panelists will share research and effective strategies to create meaningful engagement that fosters dignity, purpose and belonging as Californians age.
Panelists
- David Canepa, President of the Board of Supervisors, San Mateo County
- Carlene Davis, Founder and CEO, Sistahs Aging with Grace & Elegance (SAGE); VP, Strategy and Evaluation, California Black Women’s Health Project; Board Member, Village Movement California
- Carla Perissinotto, Professor, Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF)
Moderator
Eunice Lin Nichols, Co-CEO, CoGenerate
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12:05 p.m.
Lunch
1:00 p.m.
Main Theater
Overview
What does it mean to age joyfully and unapologetically? In this lively conversation, the legendary entertainer Rita Moreno and acclaimed anti-ageism activist Ashton Applewhite will redefine the journey of aging with purpose and pride and call for an age-friendly world where people of all ages can thrive.
Keynote Speakers
- Rita Moreno, Star of the stage and screen, inspirational speaker
- Ashton Applewhite, Writer, anti-ageism activist
Moderator
Amanda Higgins, Vice President, Communications, Kaiser Permanente Northern California
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2:15 p.m.
Stretch Break
2:30 p.m.
Main Theater
Overview
From Medicare and Medicaid to housing, food and long-term care, this session will cover the impact of the current policy landscape on older Californians. We will end the session with actionable steps to advocate for and protect the needs of older adults.
Panelist
- Kevin Prindiville, Executive Director, Justice in Aging
- Christina Mills, Executive Director, California Association of Area Agencies on Aging (C4A)
Moderator
Trish Rodriguez, Senior Vice President, Continuum & Clinical Services, Kaiser Permanente Northern California Region
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3:30 p.m.
Main Theater
Overview
What can we do to enable older adults to live well and age well in their communities? Our last session features innovative work from community partners implementing age-friendly solutions focused on housing, intergenerational connections, building an equitable direct care workforce and helping people age in place. End the day with tangible ideas for your community.
Panelists
- Debbie Toth, President & CEO, Choice in Aging
- Brendalynn Goodall, Commissioner, California Commission on Aging
- Aqui Soriano-Versoza, Executive Director, Pilipino Worker Center
- Lupe Maldonado, Program Director, UpValley Family Centers
Moderator
Debra Flores, Senior Vice President and Area Manager, Kaiser Permanente Greater Southern Alameda Area