Letter from the Executive Director June 2025

Letter from the Executive Director June 2025

Dear Friends,

Have you registered for our exciting learning opportunities over the next two weeks? Free to members, we’re excited to launch our second free CEU credit —this one focused on Dual Diagnosis. But I’m especially thrilled to invite you to a truly unique and meaningful opportunity: our next Ask Me Anything! on June 12th designed just for you.

Whether you are a caregiver, professional, advocate, or simply someone passionate about creating a better world for adults, this is your moment—to be heard, to ask questions, and to feel supported. Together, in a safe and welcoming space, we’ll explore real-life challenges and the big-picture ideas that move us closer to building truly Age-Friendly Systems.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Susan Wehry, a nationally respected psychiatrist, educator, and changemaker with decades of experience in aging, mental health, and health systems. A professor at the University of New England, Dr. Wehry brings not only deep expertise but also a generous, engaging spirit to every conversation. She’s not here to lecture—she’s here to listen, collaborate, and help us problem-solve as a community with her decades of experience, especially leading AgingME a work placement initiative specific for sites and communities supporting adults to age in place.

This is more than an event—it’s an invitation to learn what it really takes to create age-friendly systems, and to explore the powerful collaborations that make them possible. Whether you're brimming with questions or just curious, I promise you’ll leave feeling inspired, informed, and connected.

Come as you are. Leave empowered.

We can’t wait to see you there.

Before I close, I’m excited to give you a sneak peek of what’s coming in July. While you're planning your summer vacation, be sure to keep an eye out for our July newsletter—we’ll be announcing the highly anticipated Fall Virtual Summit, introducing our new Board members, and unveiling a new podcast exclusively for our Service Coordinator Community.

Exciting things are ahead!

Sincerely,
Kate Cantwell
NERSC Executive Director