Breakfast and General Session Panel: The Power of State-Level Partnerships

We know that partnerships are powerful tools to strengthen programming and increase the impact of local providers in their mission to serve older adults. Join members from state associations across the country as they discuss the benefits of coming together under a unified voice to advance the collective impact of the network. Panelists will share insights into what makes their partnerships successful, lessons learned along the way and their thinking about the future of state-level collaborations. You'll walk away with approaches to build alignment within your own state and advice for building or advancing your own state association efforts. Breakfast will be served beginning at 8:00 a.m., with the panel starting promptly at 8:30 a.m.

Panelists:
• Willy Gloria, Executive Director, Meals on Wheels California
• Henry Van de Putte, Board Member, Meals on Wheels Texas; President and CEO, Meals on Wheels Central Texas
• Heather deJong, Treasurer, Meals on Wheels New Jersey; Community Relations Specialist, Meals on Wheels of Ocean County

Moderator: Matthew Pieper, Past President, Meals on Wheels Georgia; CEO, Open Hand Atlanta

Sponsored by DoorDash