CEAL Strategic Plan

As our population ages, we face both challenges and opportunities in promoting the well-being of older adults and their caregivers. These changes will impact our economy, the communities we live in, and how society finances these shifts. The Center for Excellence in Aging & Longevity (CEAL) is dedicated to identifying and developing innovative solutions to these challenges, ensuring that everyone can experience a life of healthy longevity.

CEAL Strategic Plan

Structured around five pivotal areas – Longevity, Age-Friendly Initiatives, Workforce Development, Research, and Policy – the CEAL Strategic Plan outlines a comprehensive approach to making an impact at local, state, and national levels. Each focus area represents a crucial aspect of our mission, guiding our efforts to address the diverse challenges of aging.

Goals

1. Enhance Community Impact

  • Engage community members and stakeholders to foster discussion on key focus areas
  • Advancing Age-Friendly Initiatives
  • Grow Strategic Partnerships
  • CEAL Advisory Boards

2. Promote Access and Opportunity

  • Expand Outreach Efforts
  • Identify and Engage with Diverse Stakeholders
  • Enhance Capacity and Resource Sharing
  • Create Resources for Diverse Audiences

3. Optimize Workforce Development Programs and Caregiver Support

  • Invest resources into building culturally appropriate programs that specialize in caregiver training and personal and professional development 
  • Develop and Launch the Certificate Program in Aging Leadership

4. Establish Organizational Processes for Monitoring Impact and Effectiveness

  • Establish clear metrics and Performance Indicators (KPIs) to assess impact and iterate to improve our performance
  • Communicate Program Results and Outcomes to Stakeholders
  • Create Effective Organizational Systems

5. Cultivate Innovation and Excellence Across All CEAL Programs and Initiatives

  • Support a Culture of Innovation
  • Advance Research Initiatives
  • Identify and Pursue Diverse Funding Opportunities to Maintain Fiscal Sustainability
At CEAL, we recognize that as our population ages, we must be proactive in shaping a future where older adults and their caregivers are supported and valued.
Steve Hornberger, Co-Director
Our inaugural strategic plan is a roadmap for innovation and collaboration, bringing together expertise from multiple sectors to advance longevity, age-friendly initiatives, workforce development, research, and policy. By focusing on these key areas, we are committed to driving meaningful change that ensures all individuals can age with dignity, purpose, and well-being.
Steve Hornberger, Co-Director