Lori Kangas-Olson
Lori Kangas-Olson, Community Development Manager, is dedicated to fostering connections and strengthening local communities as we age. She oversees Eldercare Development Partnership initiatives and regional development funding, leveraging her expertise in experiential learning to enhance adult education. Believing that life is a continuous learning journey, she advocates for lifelong learning as a key to positive aging and independence.
Brenda Shafer-Pellinen
Brenda Shafer-Pellinen, ElderCare Development Specialist, makes a positive impact in the lives of older adults by creating opportunities and programs that foster connection and support. As a seasoned professional in this field, she constantly seeks ways to connect with new partners who are committed to creating communities for a lifetime and making sure older adults feel valued and connected. Let’s work together to turn possibility into reality! Whether you’re looking to develop innovative solutions to challenges, searching for funding streams, brainstorming solutions to our healthcare workforce hurdles, or enhancing connections within your community, Brenda is here to help. Reach out to her and make a difference together!
Ashley Craiglow
Ashley Craiglow, Program Specialist, assists grantees to find creative solutions for transportation barriers and to research different funding options to overcome these barriers. Her focus is on rural transportation in the Arrowhead Region. She hopes to help develop ways to increase interest in transportation careers to increase the transportation workforce. Ashley’s passion is community. She believes in and works with the people of her community.