ONTARIO—At the most recent USAging Annual Conference and Tradeshow, held virtually July 19-23, the membership association announced the appointment of Duana Patton, CEO of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc. to the USAging Board of Directors. Duana will represent Region V and serve as a member of the Public Policy Committee of the Board.
Duana Patton has been employed with the Area Agency on Aging since 1994 and has served as CEO since 2006. Duana is an effective and passionate advocate for the aging population. She is active in educating our State Legislators on issues affecting our aging population and looks forward to continued service at the National Level. Duana holds an MBA in Health Care from Western Governors University and is a certified executive coach and trainer.
USAging represents and supports the national network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocates for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs that provide critical services and supports that enable older adults and people with disabilities throughout the United States to live with optimal health, well-being, independence, and dignity in their homes and communities.
“USAging is delighted to have its Board of Directors guided by these local leaders in aging well at home, said USAging CEO, Sandy Markwood. “These leaders bring unique experience and perspectives to USAging at a critical time for our nation’s older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. They will also play an integral role in helping our association navigate the recent transition from being called the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging to now becoming USAging.”
“I am honored and privileged to serve at the local, state, and national level,” said Patton. “My passion is seeing others live their best life possible. Serving on the USAging Board gives me the opportunity to do that with a national perspective.”