Board of Directors
Dezaree Seeds, CFP, MBA - President
Vice President, Sierra Ocean Custom Wealth
Lindsey Moffatt, RN, MSN - Vice President
VP of Clinical Operations, SEVA Hospice Care
Kirsten Salas - Secretary
Director of Strategy & Partnership, Second Harvest of the Greater Valley
Kathy Lee - Director
Executive Director, Central Valley Community Impact
Christy Walker - Director
Retired Teacher | Young at Heart Fitness Instructor
Robert McGrew, MD - Director
Retired Family Physician
John Ismail - Director
CEO Maribel Inc., / Wildfire Public House
Roberto Couto, MS, RDN - Director
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Welbe Health Sequoia PACE
Robert Chin, M.D. - Director
Retired Family Physician
Chuck Adams - Director
Spiritual Care Counselor, SEVA Hospice
Denny Gold - Emeritus
Healthy Aging Association Staff
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Dianna L. Olsen
Executive Director
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For over 20 years Dianna has been the Executive Director of Healthy Aging Association. Prior to working for Healthy Aging Association she was the Executive Director for 18 years for Community Housing and Shelter Services. Prior to that she worked as the Director of Social Service/Business Administrator for the Salvation Army from 1976 through 1999. Dianna is currently apart of the United Way-Health and Health Wellness Council, Stanislaus Health Services Agency - Local Implementation Group, United Way - Partner Agencies Association, and she is the President for Stanislaus Emergency Food and Shelter Program Board. As the Executive Director of Healthy Aging Association she implements the strategic goals, objectives and mission of Healthy Aging Association, enables the Board of Directors to fulfill its governance function and gives direction and leadership to the day-to-day program implementation.
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Jessica Enes, B.A. | Health and Wellness Program Manager
Jessica became a part of Healthy Aging Association in March 2017, after spending some time interning and volunteering for our organization. Jessica earned her Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology with a concentration in Health and Wellness Promotion from California State University, Stanislaus in 2016. The relationships she has created with older adults in the community through the programs and services Healthy Aging Association offers has touched her life in such positive and impactful ways.
As a Fitness Program Coordinator she assists with the design and/or implementation of the Young at Heart Fitness programs, the Go Green for Seniors Green Bag Program, and the day to day operations of the Healthy Aging Association. She facilitates nutrition, health, and wellness topics in both group and individual settings. Jessica has been a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) since 2017. Jessica has been leading Young at Heart Strength Training since 2016 and she assists in training and certifying new instructors. Jessica also is a Certified A Matter of Balance Master Trainer and has been leading classes since January 2018.
In her free time, Jessica loves spending time with family and friends and exploring the outdoors. She enjoys going on hikes with her husband and baby and taking adventures to new places.
As a Fitness Program Coordinator she assists with the design and/or implementation of the Young at Heart Fitness programs, the Go Green for Seniors Green Bag Program, and the day to day operations of the Healthy Aging Association. She facilitates nutrition, health, and wellness topics in both group and individual settings. Jessica has been a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) since 2017. Jessica has been leading Young at Heart Strength Training since 2016 and she assists in training and certifying new instructors. Jessica also is a Certified A Matter of Balance Master Trainer and has been leading classes since January 2018.
In her free time, Jessica loves spending time with family and friends and exploring the outdoors. She enjoys going on hikes with her husband and baby and taking adventures to new places.
Andrea Garza | Health Program Coordinator and Health Educator
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Andrea joined Healthy Aging Association in May 2022. She is a positive and upbeat individual who has years of experience in a fast paced, customer service environment. She continues to bring excitement and builds trust with program participants and in the many programs that Healthy Aging Association offers. She is passionate in working with older adults and grew up with an older father. She was a great role model that was active in her life and in her children's life. He taught her that an older adult can live a long and healthy life.
Andrea became a certified Young at Heart Strength Training Instructor (July 2022) and currently teaches regularly at the Stanislaus Veterans Center. Andrea is fluent in English and Spanish and assists in implementation and outreach in all fitness, nutrition, fall prevention and social programs to enhance the quality of life for older adults. In her free time she enjoys crossword puzzles and scrapbooking. She enjoys playing sports (basketball and baseball) with her children and evening walks. |
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Crystal Ram | Fitness Program Coordinator and Health Educator
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Crystal is a graduate from California State University, Stanislaus, where she received her bachelors in
Public Health and is currently pursuing her masters in Healthcare Administration at California State University, East Bay. She is passionate about working with older adults because she wants to inspire and motivate them to live a healthier lifestyle. Crystal received her Young at Heart Strength Training Certification in July 2022 and teaches regularly in our online, live, virtual class. Crystal has successfully completed the National Nutrition Certification Program in 2023 and assists with outreach in fitness, nutrition, and fall prevention. She presents health topics at facilities, senior centers, and through-out the community. In her free time you can find Crystal painting, reading, or at the beach. Crystals favorite way to workout is to go to the gym to lift weights and occasionally practice yoga. |
Roberta Sardell | Intake Associate & A Matter of Balance Coach
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Roberta is a dedicated individual that takes time out of her busy schedule to come into the office to assist with data entry, phone calls, and preparation for programs. She assists with office duties, home assessments and story write ups for the Dignity At Home - Fall Prevention Program, and she is a certified A Matter of Balance Coach (since March 2022).
Roberta has a friendly face in our programs and an inviting voice on the phone to a large amount of program participants. She has been able to connect with many older adults during these challenging times with the reopening of in-person programs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are grateful for her willingness to serve older adults in our programs and the spirit of encouragement she embodies for them to live healthy lives. Roberta does daily exercise each morning and joins in the Young at Heart Strength Training class offered on Zoom twice a week. |
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Vanessa Jimenez| Health Program Coordinator & Health Educator
Vanessa is currently a student at California State University, Stanislaus studying Kinesiology with a desire to someday work as a nurse. She is passionate about working for the Healthy Aging Association because she wants to make a difference in people's lives and one day be saving lives with the knowledge she has gained. Vanessa began working for Healthy Aging Association in September of 2023 and has assisted in the Dignity At Home A Fall Prevention Program to help keep older adults living safely in their homes. In her free time she likes to go to the gym, ride her horse, paint and listen to music or dance. Vanessa's favorite way to stay active is working out her legs at the gym followed by playing basketball or soccer with friends. |
Morgan Holsapple | HAA Intern
Bio coming soon!