OGA's 2026 Virtual Annual Conference
Register Now for "Justice in an Aging Society: People, Power, and Possibilities"
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
This informative, cutting-edge conference brings together national and regional scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and business and community leaders to examine aging through a justice‑centered lens. Our engaging and thought-provoking sessions will explore the complex systems that affect older adults’ influence on and access to healthcare, legal protections, safety, and belonging—often at the intersection of immigration status, personal identity, the environment, and public policy. Grounded in research, lived experience, and community practice, this conference highlights practical strategies for advancing equity, strengthening protections, and supporting older adults to age with dignity, safety, and self‑determination.
Join us for the final four Friday mornings in October as we engage in thought-provoking discussions, share bold ideas, and explore practical solutions to shape the future of work in our aging world. Each session will feature multiple experts in the field of aging and include two hours of content. For questions or more information contact [email protected].
Program
- H.R. 1 Impacts on Older Adults Immigrants' Access to Healthcare - Tiffany Huyenh-Cho (Director, California Medicare and Medicaid Advocacy Justice in Aging)
- Government Targeting Immigrants: The Community Responds - Maria Caballero Rubio (Executive Director, Centro Cultural) and Nansi Lopez (Policy Director, Centro Cultural)
- Moderated Discussion with All Presenters - Facilitated by Jessica Ventura (Director, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement at Oregon Department of Human Services)
- Justice for Older Adults: Intersections of Aging, LGBTQ+ Identity, Race, and Disability - Sahar Takshi (Senior Attorney for Equity Advocacy, Justice in Aging)
- Aging in the LGBTQ+ Community: The Need for Culturally Competent Services and Care - Alex Maresca, PhD (Training, Advocacy, and Outreach Specialist, Elder Pride Services); Vaune Albanese (Friendly House Elder Panelist); Ruth Szilagyi (Friendly House Elder Panelist); and Eric Zimmerman (Friendly House Elder Panelist)
- Aging in a Warming World - Dr. Holly Dabelko-Schoeny, PhD (College of Social Work, Ohio State University); Dr. Smitha Rao, PhD (College of Social Work, Ohio State University); and Ms. Marisa Sheldon, MSW (College of Social Work, Ohio State University)
- Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults - Teresa Mutschler (Executive Director and Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, Douglas Public Health Network) and Vanessa Becker (Communications and Public Health Modernization, Douglas Public Health Network)
- Identifying and Remediating Abuse and Neglect in Long Term Care Settings - Kelly Bagby (Vice President for Litigation at AARP Foundation)
- Guardianship, Autonomy, and Aging: Balancing Protection, with Self-Determination - Ellen Klem, JD (Executive Director, Guardian Partners)
Pricing
Early-Bird Special (Until September 1st)
Non-Members:
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$50 per session
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$175 for all 4 sessions
OGA Members (Professional/ Organizational):
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$35 per session
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$100 for all 4 sessions
OGA Members (Student/ Senior) & Registrants with Limited Financial Means:
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$20 per session
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$45 for all 4 sessions
Regular Prices (After September 1st)
Non-Members:
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$60 per session
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$200 for all 4 sessions
OGA Members (Professional/ Organizational):
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$40 per session
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$125 for all 4 sessions
OGA Members (Student/ Senior) & Registrants with Limited Financial Means:
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$25 per session
- $50 for all 4 sessions
Becoming a member will pay off immediately - please visit our membership page for current member rates and do the math!
If you cannot afford attending at all, please email us to learn about scholarship opportunities.
Sponsorship
Are you or your organization interested in becoming a sponsor for this event? Please contact us for more information ([email protected]), or view our Sponsorship Document.
2026 Platinum Sponsors:
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