Peer-to-Peer Insights: Unpacking Rural Opportunities

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST

Location: Conference Rooms 16-17

Moderator(s)

Shon E. Gress, MSHCS, BSC, AAB

Executive Director & CEO
Meals on Wheels Guernsey County
Cambridge, Ohio, Ohio

Panelist(s)

Kim Cool

Senior Services Program Manager
Meals on Wheels - Bullhead City, AZ
Fort Mohave, Arizona
Kaaren Peck, CVA, MEd

Director of Volunteer Services
Grand River Meals on Wheels
New Castle, Colorado

Session Organizer(s)

L. Carter Florence, DrPH (she/her/hers)

Vice President, Programs
Meals on Wheels America

Many older adults are choosing to age in place in rural communities. In this peer-led panel discussion, rural-serving providers will unpack how aging is happening in their communities and explore partnerships and operational adaptations. Designed for anyone working in or interested in rural service delivery, across all roles and experience levels, this session will offer practical insights, connections with fellow rural providers and a look at the trends shaping the future of rural aging services.