Massachusetts Councils on Aging
Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness for Massachusetts older adults that makes our Councils on Aging welcoming places for all.
Councils on Aging (COAs) and our Senior Centers aren’t just buildings, they’re lifelines.
They weave safety nets for older adults, empower voices, and build communities where growing older means thriving, not just surviving.
EDUCATE
MCOA’s training and education support is essential to helping Councils on Aging and Senior Centers provide the highest quality services to older adults and their caregivers.
By empowering COA staff with the knowledge and skills they need, MCOA is helping to ensure that older adults in Massachusetts can age well and live independently in their communities.
ADVOCATE
MCOA champions older adults across Massachusetts, amplifying their voices through lobbying and advocacy. We fight for equal access to resources and opportunities, ensuring everyone can thrive in their communities.
Together with aging service partners, we advocate for funding, research, and support systems that keep older adults visible, valued, and empowered.
COLLABORATE
As the voice of older adults in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) champions policies and programs that enhance the well-being of older adults and strengthens the capacity of local Councils on Aging (COAs). Through advocacy, collaboration, and resource sharing, MCOA ensures that older adults have access to the services and support they need to thrive in their communities.
Elected on June 15, 2023 at the Annual Meeting held at Wight Farm in Sturbridge
| Title | BOARD MEMBER | District |
| Chair | Emily Shea | METRO |
| Vice Chair | Susan Pacheco | METRO |
| Past Chair | Marge Yetman | NORTHEAST |
| Secretary | Mignonne Murray | METRO |
| Asst. Secretary | Janice Long | METRO |
| Treasurer | Brian O’Grady | WEST |
| Asst. Treasurer | Josie Dutil | CENTRAL |
| Conference Co-Chair | Jodi Zepke | WEST |
| Conference Co-Chair | Becky Moriarty | WEST |
| Legislative | Terri Marciello | NORTHEAST |
| Certification | Joanne Moore | SOUTHEAST |
| At Large | Amy Waters | WEST |
| At Large | Nancy Hill | SOUTHEAST |
| At Large | Randy Aylsworth | METRO |
| At Large | Sharmila Biswas | SOUTHEAST |
| At Large | Michelle Bratti | SOUTHEAST |
| At Large | Sharon Mercurio | NORTHEAST |
CY 2025 Regional Representatives
Northeast District
- Kristine Shah – Arlington COA
- Kristen Spence – Stoneham COA
- Theresa Woodbury – Hamilton COA
- Brienne Walsh – Merrimac COA
Southeast District
- Jackie Seney – Mattapoisett COA
- Cynthia Wallquist – New Bedford COA
- Amy DiPietro – Dartmouth COA
- Linda Kelly – Scituate COA
- Susan Curtin – Norwell COA
- Sharon Rice – Wareham COA
- Emily Williams – Bridgewater COA
- Judi Wilson – Orleans COA
- Kelly Howley – Barnstable COA
- Beverly Bisch – Westport COA
- Laurie Pimentel – Swansea COA
Metro District
- Trish Pope – Marlborough COA
- Amy Beck – Hopkinton COA
- Melissa Carlson – Boston AgeStrong Commission
- Kerri McManama – Walpole COA
Central District
- Debra Goodsell – Clinton COA
- Bethany Loveless – Pepperell COA
- Lisa Clark Viklund – West Boylston COA
- Kelly Bol – Northbridge COA
West District
- Paula Dubord – Wilbraham COA
- Erin Koebler – East Longmeadow COA
- Sherry Manyak – Chicopee COA
- Sarah Fontaine – Adams COA
- Jennifer Remillard – Deerfield/South County COA
- Cynthia Tarail – Easthampton COA
Strategic Plan
MCOAs-Strategic-Plan-August-16-2022
Governing Structure Documents
MCOA-Bylaw-Policies-and-Procedures-3-7-24
Annual Reports
MCOA Financial Documents
Fiscal Year 2022
Fiscal Year 2021
Fiscal Year 2020
Fiscal Year 2019
Fiscal Year 2019
MEET THE MCOA TEAM
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