Older Americans Act 60th Birthday Bash

Thank you to everyone who joined us on July 14, 2025 to celebrate the 60th birthday of the Older Americans Act!

Keynote Speaker

Susan DeMarois

Director

California Department of Aging (CDA)

Susan oversees the implementation of the Older Americans Act in California. She is committed to stakeholder engagement; equity and inclusion; and system transformation to prepare our state when one in four Californians will be aged 60 or older.


Prior to joining CDA, Susan led public policy and advocacy for the national Alzheimer’s Association in California, serving as the nonprofit organization’s registered lobbyist in Sacramento where she advocated for legislative, budget, and regulatory changes at the state capitol. She also served as an appointee to Governor Newsom’s Alzheimer’s Prevention and Preparedness Task Force, chaired by former First Lady Maria Shriver, in addition to the Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee, a workgroup established by Executive Order.

Agenda

1:30 - 2:00 PM

Check-In

2:00 - 2:30 PM

Networking & Refreshments

2:30 - 3:30 PM

Welcoming Remarks

Event Speakers

Proclamations & Acknowledgements

Video: OAA in Contra Costa

3:30 - 4:00 PM

Birthday Cake & Celebration

EVENT SPONSORS

Planning Committee

Sponsorship LEVELS

Friend of Aging

- $500 -

Benefits:

  • Logo on Event Website & Program
  • Verbal “Thank You” During Event
  • Opportunity to Include One Item in Swag Bags
  • Recognition in Post-Event “Thank You” Letter
  • Booth Space at Event

Voice for Seniors

- $1,000 -

All Friend-Level Benefits, Plus:

  • Logo on Event Signage & Rotating Slideshow
  • Priority Booth Space at Event
  • Logo Included in Press Release
  • Opportunity to Sponsor One Event Item (e.g., Pins, Cake, Coffee, etc. with Logo)
  • Reserved Seating for Up to Two Attendees (Fair Market Value $0)

Champion for Change

- $2,500 -

All Voice-Level Benefits, Plus:

  • Premium Booth Location in High-Traffic Zone
  • Two-Minute Speaking Opportunity During Event
  • Logo Highlighted on Event Program
  • Invitation to Private Networking with Key Community Leaders Post-Event