Spring Symposium
Thank you to everyone who attended our 2025 Spring Symposium at the Grossmont Health District.
We were honored to gather with such a passionate and thoughtful group committed to advancing healthy aging, strengthening community connections, and supporting caregivers. Your presence and participation helped create a meaningful space for learning, dialogue, and collaboration.
We hope you left the symposium feeling inspired to carry forward the event’s themes of innovation, connection, and longevity into your communities and networks.
Sarah Steenhausen, Deputy Director of Policy, Research and Equity, California Department of Aging
Joe Garbanzos, Jennifer Bransford-Koons, CJ DiMento, and Junne Esquerra explored the role of social capital in enhancing the quality of life for older adults. The conversation highlights how community strategies to build resilience, strengthen support networks, and ensure equity in aging, offering a holistic approach to improving the lives of older adults in diverse communities.
Dr. Scott Kaiser, Cole Samaroo, Janet Hamada-Kelly, and Joel D’eon focused on how innovative tools and solutions can enhance care for older adults. The discussion explored emerging technologies, best practices, and strategies to ensure accessibility for under-resourced communities to drive meaningful change and improve outcomes in aging services.
Dean Amy Bonomi, SDSU College of Health and Human Services