Our Team
Suzanne Anderson
Executive Director
sanderson@ageofcentraltx.org
512-451-4611
Suzanne Anderson is leading AGE of Central Texas into a new stage of
expansion, serving more senior adults and family caregivers in the Central Texas area, and innovative service delivery methods. Anderson brings more than two decades of experience with Special Olympics Texas, serving most recently as the senior vice president of field services. Anderson’s tenure at Special Olympics Texas included significant operational experience, where she served as the Interim CEO and stabilized the organization during a leadership change. In addition, she has served as a caregiver herself and benefited from AGE services including the Health Equipment Lending Program.
Annette Juba, LCSW
Deputy Director
ajuba@ageofcentraltx.org
512-451-4611, ext. 243
Annette Juba is a committed care professional and a leading expert on dementia and caregiving issues. With over 20 years of experience working to support older adults and their families in Central Texas, she has served in such various positions as director of the Greater Austin Cares respite collaboration, co-director of New Connections, staff social worker at Westminster Manor, the past co-chair of the Aging Services Council, and a facilitator for numerous support groups. Annette is a licensed clinical social worker, and volunteers extensively in the community. Annette is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, earning her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science in Social Work. Annette joined AGE of Central Texas in 2010.
Lauren Robertson
Director of Development
lrobertson@ageofcentraltx.org
512-451-4611, ext. 223
Lauren is passionate fundraiser with expertise in individual giving, online tools for fundraising, and creating community partnerships. With more than 8 years of fundraising experience, she joined AGE in October 2015 from the YMCA of Austin, where she managed the organization’s annual giving campaign overseeing $1.2 million. Before that, Lauren launched her non-profit career working for Greenpeace USA and brings the activism background to her current position. With a track record of increasing donated revenue and community awareness, she is grateful to be working on growing AGE’s mission. Lauren also serves as the Co-Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee for the Association of Fundraising Professionals- Central Texas Chapter. She is a graduate of Southwestern University, artist, and avid reader.
Annette Cooper
Director of Finance and Operations
acooper@ageofcentraltx.org
512-451-4611, ext. 222
Annette has more than 20 years accounting and project management experience, along with 17 years of experience in the non-profit world. Annette has worked in non-profits ranging from $500,000 budgets to $8 million dollar budgets. She has experience in fields ranging from outdoor education and youth services, to working with the developmentally disabled of all ages.
Her diverse experience includes Finance Director, Residential Services Director, VP of Operations and Finance, and she now serves as AGE of Central Texas’ Director of Finance and Operations. Having cared for two grandmothers in the later stages of life, Annette bonds with AGE’s mission to support the entire family during the aging process.
Rob Faubion
Director of Marketing and Communications
rfaubion@ageofcentraltx.org
512-451-4611, ext. 242
Rob has been assisting numerous Central Texas non-profit organizations for more than 25 years by helping shape their strategic plans, marketing and outreach efforts, client services, and media relations. He has been an active presence with many regional organizations, including The Wright House Wellness Center, Project Transitions, Big Brothers Big Sisters, ZACH Theatre, the American Heart Association, OutYouth, Capital City Men’s Chorus, The Long Center, Texas Performing Arts, AIDS Services of Austin, YWCA-Austin, and many more. He has 30+ years of experience in non-profit management and marketing, and is an award-winning journalist and advertising professional. He sits on the Board of Directors for the LifePark Center Taylor, and serves on the Aging Advisory Council of the Capital Area Council of Governments. Rob is also a professional entertainer, who has sung and danced on Broadway, been seen in dozens of feature films and television shows, and emcees some of Austin’s biggest annual fundraising events.
Staff
Natalie Alcorta
CAREGIVER Support MANAGER
512-451-4611, ext. 245
Rhonda Aldape
ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
512-451-4611
Jayden Beatty
DEVELOPMENT CAMPAIGN COORDINATOR
512-451-4611, ext. 226
Donna Bridges
OUTREACH ASSOCIATE
512-451-4611, ext. 242
Carla Buoninfante
Nurse Aide/Driver, Austin Adult Day Health Center
512-458-6305
Rouland Cardenas
COORDINATOR,
HEALTH EQUIPMENT LENDING PROGRAM (HELP)
512-451-4611, ext. 228
Christine Chapa
BILLING/COMPLIANCE ACCOUNTANT
512-451-4611, ext. 237
Naomi Dalsbo
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR, WILLIAMSON COUNTY ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
512-255-4865
Lauren Duerksen
PROGRAM DIRECTOR, AUSTIN ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
512-458-6305
Cindy Fisher
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
512-451-4611
Erica Feinman
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE,
MEMORY CONNECTIONS
512-451-4611, ext. 236
Samantha Gerschutz, LVN
Nurse, Austin Adult Day Health Center
512-451-4611, ext. 205
Lauren Greenwade
PROGRAM AIDE / DRIVER, WILLIAMSON COUNTY ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
512-255-4865
Lori Hill
PROGRAM ASSOCIATE,
CAREGIVERU
512-451-4611, ext. 205
Rhonda Jones
PROGRAM AIDE / DRIVER, WILLIAMSON COUNTY ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
512-255-4865
K.C. Lawrence, LMSW
Program Director,
Memory Connections
512-451-4611, ext. 236
Aubrey Lethbridge
DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING
512-451-4611, ext. 227
Shelley Lewis
ASSISTANT ACTIVITY DIRECTOR, WILLIAMSON COUNTY ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
512-255-4865
Renisha McKinley
PROGRAM AIDE,
AUSTIN ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
512-458-6305
Kathy Moss
TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR
512-255-4865
Nadia Nesbitt
PROGRAM AIDE, WILLIAMSON COUNTY
ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTERS
512-255-4865
Phoenix Pike
ASSOCIATE ACCOUNTANT
512-451-4611, ext. 240
Roberta Przybylski
PROGRAM DIRECTOR,
AGE COMPUTER LAB
512-451-4611, ext. 232
Katie Sammann,
LMFT-A
MEMORY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
512-451-4611, ext. 236
Les Selness
Program Aide,
AUSTIN ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
512-458-6305
Stephanie Shaw
ACTIVITY DIRECTOR,
AUSTIN ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
512-458-6305
Holly Stoever
PROGRAM AIDE,
AUSTIN ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
512-458-6305
Nicole Stackpole,
LPC-Intern, R-DMT
Memory Connections Program Associate
512-451-4611, ext. 236
Gloria Thompson
PROGRAM AIDE,
AUSTIN ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
512-458-6305
Melody Travers
GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS COORDINATOR
512-451-4611, ext. 226
Faith Unger, M. Ed.
CAREGIVERU PROGRAM DIRECTOR
512-451-4611, ext. 244
Michele Waggoner, LVN
Nurse, Williamson County Adult Day Health Center
512-255-4865