Ohio’s Advisory Council for Aging includes twelve governor-appointed members plus four from the legislature and directors of the state departments of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, Health and Job and Family Services. The advisory council reviews plans, budgets and issues that impact older Ohioans and advocates specific administrative and legislative actions. The council generally meets in person or by conference call on the fourth Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November.
Appointed Members
- Sandy Calvert, Medina - Vice Chair
- Donald W. Davis, Wheelersburg
- William R. Demjan, Steubenville
- Jack L. Edwards, Gahanna
- Marian Harris, Columbus
- Heath Hughes, Columbus
- Belle Likover, ACSW, Shaker Heights - Chair
- Joseph H. Mudra, Lucas
- Virginia D. Ragan, Westerville - Legislative Affairs Committee Chair
- Molly Varner, Cutler
Ex-Officio Members
- Selina Larson, Ohio Department of Health
- Matthew Hobbs, Ohio Department of Job and Family Services
- Kathryn Remer, Ohio Department of Mental Health
- Michele Colliver, Ohio Attorney General's Office
- Vacant, Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
From the Ohio Senate
- The Honorable Capri Cafaro
- The Honorable Peggy Lehner
From the Ohio House of Representatives
- The Honorable Dan Ramos
- The Honorable Todd McKenney
Non-Member Representatives
- Denise Niese, Ohio Association of Senior Centers
- Larke Recchie and Mary Jo Hyde, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- Pamela Schuellerman, Alzheimer's Association
- Jane Taylor, AARP Ohio
- Semanthie Brooks, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging
- Toni Fortson-Bigby, CareSource
Updated July 2011.
