Marisa helps us rethink the concept of aging and what it means as creatives.
Marisa reminds us that if we’re not aging, we’re dead. Aging is a chance to experience more life,and it’s not the downfall that ageism would have us believe. At Age-friendly Columbus, Marisa captures experiences of aging that defy stereotypes and help us to think about all of the opportunities that more life offers. She encourages us to reconsider how we think about and talk about aging as individuals and as a creative community.
About the speaker
Marisa Sheldon (she/her), MSW, LISW-S is the Director of the Age-Friendly Innovation Center and Age-Friendly Columbus and Franklin County.
After completing her undergrad and graduate program at the Ohio State University College of Social Work, Marisa spent the start of her career with a focus on clinical services to older adults and caregivers. Marisa then moved towards more macro focused social work, joining the Ohio State University College of Social Work Office of Field Education, expanding her knowledge beyond the aging network and identified her interest in working with students.
She joined the Age-Friendly Columbus and Franklin County team in 2018, allowing her to engage her passion for working with older adults, students, and community organizations. At Age-Friendly, she acknowledges what a privilege it is to have the opportunity to inspire the next generation of those working in aging.
As someone who aspires to grow old, she is dedicated to ensuring the voice of older adult’s ground community change to create more livable communities for all people.
Marisa has two young children and believes building a better community for older adults will also mean a better community for her children.
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