12/11/2025
Our Community Relations Manager, Becky, had the pleasure of attending Santa Clara County’s Seniors’ Agenda Network Summit on intersectionality and aging held at the Campbell Community Center.
What a great opportunity to network and hear from amazing guest speakers- Dr. Angie Perone, Dr. Marcos Siqueiros, Junious Williams Jr., Janie Whiteford and Hagar Dickman, JD. Becky had the opportunity to sit with Vanessa Souza, LCSW (she/her) | Senior Manager, Community Engagement Alzheimer's Association, Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter.
This event highlighted how our current systems make life harder for certain groups as they age, while acknowledging that no two people's experiences are identical. Different forms of inequality lead to different aging experiences, exacerbating older adult poverty and negative health outcomes for certain populations. These intersections can make it hard for some older adults to thrive. Attendees were encouraged to think about how, through our work, we can promote equity and create spaces where everyone can thrive at every age. 💜