Stacy Hansen: Executive Director

Stacy brings a wide range of experience in marketing, grant writing, project and program administration, including 17 years of professional and personal experience as a patient advocate.

Trish Emig: President – Retired Corporate Professional

Trish became an aging advocate after a 23-year corporate career and raising two children with her husband, Jules. Trish continues to serve as a member of the State Council on Aging and previously served in a legislative-appointed position on the Department of Human Services Citizens Advisory Panel on Aging Issues. Additionally, Trish has held officer positions in several age-related organizations, including the Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative, Oklahoma Silver Haired Legislature Alumni Association, and the current position of president of the Oklahoma Aging Alliance. Trish brings passion and intense devotion to initiatives that improve the lives of vulnerable, older Oklahomans.

Annette Mays: 1st Vice President – Oklahoma Association for Homecare & Hospice

Annette Mays, R.H.I.A., C.P.H.Q. has been a Healthcare Executive for over 30 years. Ms. Mays studied nursing at University of Southern Mississippi 1979- 1981. After relocating to Oklahoma with her family, she graduated Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1984 with a double major, BS Health Information Management & Healthcare Administration. Her early years in healthcare focused in Hospital Administration with administrative responsibilities over Quality Management, Risk Management, Case Management, Health Information Management, Medical Staff Services, Infection Control and Employee Health Services. She led a team to start two hospital-based home health agencies at two metro area hospitals in OKC and discovered then, why she loved home care. Mays previously worked for VHA, Inc. based in Los Colinas, TX in a consulting capacity, working with Physician Practices and Integrated Health Systems, as well Hospital Based Home Health Agencies within the Healthcare Systems in 15 states. Mays worked for the Quality Improvement Organization, The Oklahoma Foundation for Medical Quality and worked with over 190 home health agencies, assisting them with quality improvement initiatives and quality outcomes for their patients. Mays has been with the Oklahoma Association for Home Care & Hospice since 2007.

Rebekah Williams: 2nd Vice President – Southern Oklahoma Economic Development Area Agency on Aging

Rebekah Williams is the Oklahoma State Ombudsman Supervisor and Policy Developer for the Southern Oklahoma Economic Development Area Agency on Aging where she serves as an advocate for residents in long-term care, assisted living, and residential care facilities. Williams works alongside lawmakers on the state and federal levels to ensure new laws have a positive impact on residents in the previously mentioned facilities. Additionally, Williams tirelessly works to pass laws that will ensure residents receive respect and dignity from the staff in their respective facilities. Williams is passionate about the prevention of neglect, abuse, and exploitation of older Oklahomans. In carrying out her work, Williams works with state and federal agencies on behalf of residents to make sure they have a better quality of life. Williams is a trusted consultant to legislators regarding bills which affect the lives of Oklahoma’s elders and residents in long-term care facilities. Williams conducts training for volunteer ombudsmen in care facilities.

Anne Davis: Secretary / Treasurer – Nurse / Educator

Anne Davis, RN, PhD, has served as an advisor to the Oklahoma State Council on Aging for 35 years representing the Oklahoma Nurses Association. Anne was an educator at East Central University where she initiated and taught a clinical gerontological nursing course; she also directed the School of Nursing. As a nurse educator in southeastern Oklahoma, Anne has a special affinity and concern for older Oklahomans who reside in rural areas. Anne’s passion for older individuals was nourished by her grandmother who lovingly nurtured her grandchildren with persistent patience. Anne strives to persistently advocate for older Oklahomans, especially vulnerable Oklahomans, through the Alliance on Aging.

Mary Brinkley: Individual – Formerly LeadingAge OK (2023)

Mary has been involved with aging services for over 30 years. She is a licensed nursing home administrator and is an advocate for older Oklahomans. She is an Advisory Member of the State Council on Aging and a board member of the Oklahoma Alliance on Aging, in addition to serving on other boards that work to advance aging services in Oklahoma. Mary believes everyone should be an aging advocate as there is a great need for all Oklahomans to safeguard long term care programs because most all of us will access aging services at some point in our life. Mary received a BA in Finance from the University of Oklahoma. She and her husband Gary have 3 wonderful sons, 3 amazing daughters-in-law and the joy of her life, 6 precious grandchildren.

Esther Houser: Individual – Retired State Ombudsman (2023)

Esther served as the Oklahoma State Long-Term Care Ombudsman from January 1979 to October 2014. In her position she advocated for the rights of elders in long-term care facilities across Oklahoma, including complaint response, provision of information and assistance to the public, and regulatory and legislative advocacy at both the state and national levels. She holds a bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma (1972) and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin (1977). Houser served two terms as President of the National Association of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and was the longest tenured Ombudsman in the Nation (35 years) at the time of her retirement. Her work has been published in Long-Term Care and the Law (1983), The Oklahoma Bar journal (1994), and other publications and manuals related to Ombudsman practice and long-term care issues. She was inducted into the Oklahoma Women’s Hall of Fame in 2003 for her advocacy on behalf of older Oklahomans. In retirement, Esther advocates for Older Oklahomans as Co-Coordinator of the Strategy Committee of the Oklahoma Alliance on Aging and a member of the Oklahoma State Council on Aging  Advisory Committee. She serves as President of the Oklahoma Silver-Haired Legislature Alumni Association and is active in legislative advocacy at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Esther enjoys bird watching, wildlife conservation activities, and spending time in nature.

Claire Dowers-Nichols: Healthy Living OKC (2023)

Executive Director of the Rockwell Healthy Living Center in Oklahoma City, Nichols has extensive experience in providing philanthropic leadership for organizations at regional and national levels. She has expertise in strategic planning, community and public relations, partnership development, fundraising, donor relations, operations management, crisis communications, emergency and disaster response and recovery, organizational development and national team leadership. Claire’s excellent interpersonal communication skills means she is adept in establishing and cultivating effective relationships with staff, board members, key community advisors and corporate leaders. She has proven success in developing and leading board sanctioned initiatives which significantly increase organizational funding, improve sustainability and expand community outreach efforts. Nichols has a delightful ten-year old daughter.

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Jessica Clayton: Individual – Chief Deputy for Oklahoma County Commissioner District 2 (2023)

Jessica Clayton currently serves as Chief Deputy for Brian Maughan, Oklahoma County Commissioner District 2. Clayton carries more than two decades of leadership. Her previous roles include President and CEO of Daily Living Centers, providing life-saving respite for caregivers and vital services for senior adults and adults with disabilities; executive positions at Mercy Health Foundation, First United Bank, and FirstBank. She is passionate about advocacy, building strong relationships, strategic planning, and servant leadership. She leads with character, cultivates growth, and positively impacts culture.
Born and raised in Oklahoma, Clayton pours her heart and soul into her community. She serves on the Supervisory Committee for Oklahoma’s Credit Union and on the board for Oklahoma Alliance on Aging and Greater Love OKC. Clayton has proudly served as Honorary Commander for the 552nd Air Wing Control at Tinker Air Force Base since 2018.
Clayton is an artist inspired by the beauty of nature. Her most recent body of work is called, “The Art of Joy.” Following in her mother’s footsteps, she graduated with a BA in Fine Arts from the University of Central Oklahoma. While taking art classes she met her husband, Timothy. They just celebrated 20 years together and have three children Hannah, Elijah, and Samuel.