Since 2006, she served as Gerontology Coordinator and developed several online courses and engaged in community endeavors focused on older caregivers. The knowledge and skills gained from the leadership development institute will allow her to become an efficient "change agent" in older adult communities. As an efficient change agent, she will enhance the lives of older adults by building strong relationships among diverse policy, practice, and community lay members and work to reduce health care barriers, create effective policies to improve the lives of older adults, and teach the next generation of aging leaders.