Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: Supervisor David J. Canepa, District 5
Supervisor Jackie Speier, District 1
Subject: Appointments to the Commission on Aging
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation for the following appointments to the Commission on Aging:
Martha Simmons, for an initial partial term ending June 30, 2027; and
Joanne Wu Jennings, for an initial partial term ending June 30, 2028; and
Darlene Yee-Melichar, for an initial partial term ending June 30, 2029; and
Monica Dea, for an initial partial term ending June 30, 2027.
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BACKGROUND:
The mission of the San Mateo County Commission on Aging (CoA) is to improve the quality of life for older adults in San Mateo County through the promotion of independence, self-sufficiency, mental and physical health, as well as community involvement.
DISCUSSION:
Martha Simmons is being recommended for appointment to a seat formerly held by Lauren Dai for an existing partial term ending June 30, 2027.
Joanne Wu Jennings is being recommended to serve an initial partial term ending June 30, 2028, formerly held by David Linnell.
Darlene Yee-Melichar is being recommended for appointment to a seat formerly held by Twile Cole Dependahl for an existing partial term ending June 30, 2029.
Monica Dea is being recommended for appointment to a seat formerly held by Ophelie Vico for an existing partial term ending June 30, 2027.
Martha Simmons has been a San Mateo County resident for 32 years and has long participated in local school issues, particularly health and wellness. Her work in Lifestyle Medicine focuses on helping people increase their health span—the number of active years they experience as they age. After supporting her mother through vascular dementia and other health conditions during COVID-19, Martha developed an interest in health policy. She earned a Master’s Degree in Health Policy and Law from UC Law San Francisco ...
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