OGA's 2025 Virtual Annual Conference addresses the evolving workforce landscape as the global population ages. The event focuses on innovative responses to healthcare workforce challenges, promoting age-inclusive workplaces, and strategies to enhance workforce well-being. Held over four Fridays in October, the conference features expert discussions and practical solutions to shape the future of work. Each session includes multiple experts and offers 2 hours of content. The agenda covers topics like empowering older workers, program innovations for quality care, and strategies for workforce well-being.
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OGA's 2025 Virtual Annual Conference
OGA's 2025 Virtual Annual Conference focuses on reimagining and enhancing the workforce with and for older adults. It is a virtual event held over four Fridays in October.
October 3–24, 2025 Oregon Virtual Event CEUs Available
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates
October 3–24, 2025
Event Format
Virtual
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Oregon Gerontological Association
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: oregongero@gmail.com
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | Early-Bird Special Non-Members | Until September 1st |
| $35.00 | Early-Bird Special OGA Members (Professional/Organizational) | Until September 1st |
| $20.00 | Early-Bird Special OGA Members (Student/Senior) | Until September 1st |
| $60.00 | Regular Prices Non-Members | After September 1st |
| $40.00 | Regular Prices OGA Members (Professional/Organizational) | After September 1st |
| $25.00 | Regular Prices OGA Members (Student/Senior) | After September 1st |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference is held on the first four Fridays in October, each session running from 9:30 am to 12 pm. Topics include leveraging the strengths of older workers, program innovations for quality care, strategies for workforce well-being, and fostering collaboration across generations.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
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Carly Roszkowski
Vice President, Financial Resilience Programming, AARP
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Kathryn Gerhards
Director of Employment Services at EasterSeals Oregon
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Sarah Foidel, OTD
Director of the Pacific School of Occupational Therapy, Associate Professor
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Laura K. Byerly, MD
Oregon Health & Science University, Division of General Internal Medicine & Geriatrics
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Leah Brandis, MPH, RDN
Oregon Health & Science University, Oregon Rural Practice-based Research Network
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Kezia Scales, PhD
Vice President of Research & Evaluation, PHI
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Nakeshia Knight-Coyle, PhD
Director, Office of Aging and People with Disabilities, Oregon Department of Human Services
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Chris Eilers, MA, LPC
Lane County Older Adult Behavioral Health Specialist
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Jennifer Deal, PhD
Center for Effective Organizations, University of Southern California
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Heather Tinsley-Fix
Senior Advisor, Employer Engagement, AARP
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Jenny Sasser, PhD, FAGHE
OGA Board Member
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
Each session offers 2 CE credits approved by NASW Oregon Chapter and AFH training credits, totaling 8 CE credits for the entire series. A $15 fee per session applies for NASW credits.
Sponsorship, Exhibitor, and Advertising Opportunities
If you're an organization that wants to contribute to this event, here are some details.
Organizations interested in sponsoring the event can contact the organizers at oregongero@gmail.com for more information. Sponsorship opportunities are available for presenting, session, and supporting sponsors.
Other Links and Information
The above information is from the conference or event webpage. Please review the organization's website for official information, as that will be more up-to-date.
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