Meet the Leadership of the Aging Services Council

Chair of the Aging Services Council Steering Committee

Richard is the newly elected Chair of the Aging Services Council (ASC) Steering Committee as of October 2024, following his tenure as Treasurer. He currently serves as the Director of Community Advocacy at Meals on Wheels Central Texas and previously worked with the Texas Health & Human Services Commission and Family Eldercare’s Rainbow Connections ATX program.

With over 35 years of volunteer experience, Richard’s roles include President of the engAGE Travis County Board, Chair of the City of Austin Commission on Aging, and Vice Chair of the City of Austin Joint Inclusion Committee. He also trains others on Alzheimer’s care and support.

Richard earned a BA in English Literature from the University of Denver and brings a lifetime of advocacy and leadership to ASC.

Vice Chair, Aging Services Council Steering Committee

Bonnie serves as Vice Chair of the Aging Services Council of Central Texas Steering Committee, supporting the Council’s mission to strengthen collaboration among organizations serving older adults, caregivers, and aging services professionals across the region. In this leadership role, she helps guide strategic discussions, support member engagement, and advance initiatives that improve access to information, resources, and community-based support.

Bonnie brings a strong commitment to partnership, advocacy, and service coordination. Her work reflects ASC’s focus on building a more connected aging services network where professionals can collaborate, share knowledge, and work collectively to address the evolving needs of older adults and caregivers in Central Texas.

Through her role on the Steering Committee, Bonnie helps promote ASC’s vision of a region where older adults can live with dignity, safety, connection, and meaningful community support.

Community Awareness Chair, Aging Services Council Steering Committee

Stacey’s connection to the senior care industry began at a young age. At just three years old, her mother worked at a nursing home and often took her along. By age 13, Stacey had her first official job in senior care. Over the last four decades, she has built extensive experience across nursing homes, assisted living, memory care, and independent senior living communities.

Currently serving as the Community Awareness Chair for the Aging Services Council of Central Texas, Stacey also owns A Place At Home – North Austin with her husband, Bryan. Their team of caregivers supports families across the Austin area, including Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, and nearby communities. In addition, Stacey is a community educator for the Alzheimer’s Association, Capital of Texas Chapter, and serves on the volunteer board of Adult Protective Services.

Her expertise has been recognized by outlets such as U.S. News & World Report, AARP, and Care.com. Trained as a recreation therapist, Stacey brings her unwavering passion for preserving the dignity and well-being of older adults to her work every day.

Advocacy Chair, Aging Services Council Steering Committee

Suzanne Anderson is the Advocacy Chair of the Aging Services Council, where she continues to champion issues impacting older adults and caregivers. A longtime member of the Council, Suzanne previously served as Chair of the Steering Committee, bringing years of leadership and dedication to the organization.

As the CEO of AGE of Central Texas, Suzanne is driving the organization’s growth to serve more older adults and family caregivers through innovative programs and expanded services. She brings over two decades of experience from Special Olympics Texas, where she served as Senior Vice President of Field Services and Interim CEO, stabilizing the organization during a critical transition.

A caregiver herself, Suzanne has firsthand experience benefiting from AGE programs, including the Health Equipment Lending Program, further fueling her passion for advocacy and service.