Aging Matters

Outreach Coordinator, Shrewsbury Council on Aging: 508-841-8647 / rdargento@shrewsburyma.gov

Director, ESWA Board of Directors

Professional Bio, Relevant Work:

Healthy Living Program Coordinator, BayPath Elder Services: 2019 - 2021

Resident Services Coordinator, RCAP Solutions: 2013 - 2016

Past Licenses: Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Securities Series 6&63, New York Life: 2009-2010

Volunteer:

Board Member, Current Chair, Pepperell Board of Health: 2020 - Present

Member, Pepperell Climate Change Committee: 2020 - Present

Member, Affordable Housing Committee: 2021 - 2023

Member, Pepperell Master Plan Advisory Committee: 2018 - 2020

After over a decade away in assisted living, 2024 marks my 16th year as a COA Director.   I have enjoyed furthering my education by becoming certified as a Dementia Practitioner and a Certified Cognition Coach.  

It is a mission, not just a position to bring joy and purpose (and some humor and comfort)  to the lives of seniors.   I am grateful to the support of the EOEA/EOAI and the MCOA all these years. 

Employed many years in the ASAP network as Director of Case Management

Rebecca Frias, LICSW, is the Director of the Freetown Council on Aging. Before becoming the director in April of 2023, she spent 14 years as a healthcare social worker, both in cancer care and inpatient geriatric psychiatry. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Citizens for Citizens, a Community Action Agency. Rebecca holds an LICSW licensure and received her Master's in Social Work from Columbia University in 2009. 

Community Connector, Visual Storyteller and Talent Wrangler - Producer, Technologist and Elder Advocate

Erin Koebler, LCSW, CMC, is the Director of the East Longmeadow Council on Aging, where she lead the initiative to gain entry into the Nationwide AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities and East Longmeadow is also a Dementia Friendly community. Erin has nearly twenty years experience working with older adults and their families, including as the Director of Community Services at Glenmeadow Retirement, where she continues to serve on the Board, as Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator of the Longmeadow Council on Aging, and with several public and private care management programs. The bulk of Erin's direct work with aging folks and their families was as a Private Geriatric Care Manager, helping families advocate through the health care system for themselves and loved ones.  Erin holds a Certification in Care Management, as well as an LCSW and received a Masters in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh.

Alyssa Lee, SHRM-CP, is a Non-Profit Executive Leader with extensive expertise in HR & People Operations, DEI advocacy, and organizational development. Currently the Director at Groveland Council on Aging, Alyssa previously served as People Operations Manager at Enveritas, a global nonprofit, where she championed initiatives ensuring pay equity and implemented the organization’s first anti-harassment policy. With a background as Executive Director at Project STEP, she boosted contributed revenue by 32% and adeptly navigated the performing arts organization through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Alyssa's experience also includes roles at Dimagi and The New School of Music in Cambridge, where she focused on employee engagement and operational efficiency. Passionate about fostering inclusive cultures and experienced in working with older adults, Alyssa is dedicated to creating environments where all individuals can thrive.

About 30 years ago, my neighbor who worked at a senior center, asked me if I would like to volunteer as my daughters were in school at day and I was at home.   From that volunteer position to today, I have a happily served as the director of two senior center's in Virginia and then 24 years in my current role at the Lynnfield Senior Center.

SHINE Counselor, Senior Advocate

Westfield COA Outreach Coordinator

Project Support Coordinator, part-time, 10 hours per week

Elder Affairs | Cohasset, MA

Employed by City of Worcester Division of Elder Affairs since 1987.