We invite you to join us from 2-4 PM on Monday, July 14 at Los Medanos College Student Union in Pittsburg for a celebration of the 60th birthday of the Older Americans Act!
This uplifting event will highlight the Older Americans Act and the critical services it provides for older adults, their caregivers, and families.
Keynote Speaker

Susan DeMarois
Director
California Department of Aging
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
Keynote Speaker
Support from Elected Officials
Closing Remarks
3:30 - 4:00 PM
Birthday Cake & Celebration
Sponsorship Opportunities
To register for a sponsorship, please contact Matthew Hulse at matthew.hulse@ccsls.org or (925) 494-0296. Sponsorships must be received by Monday, June 30.
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 and 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