Multi-Sector Plan for Aging Community Advisory Council

Board and Commission Details

Meeting Information

The MPA Task Force and the MPA Community Advisory Council, under the leadership of the Chief, shall meet at least three times a year jointly or separately, as necessary.

Contact Name

Department of Aging

Senate Confirmation

No

Composition

The MPA Community Advisory Council shall be co-chaired by the Chief and one other member designated by the Governor and will consist of no more than 25 people; members should reflect the geographic, racial, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity of the state. Additionally, at the recommendation of the Chief, additional representatives may be appointed to enhance the work of the MPA Community Advisory Council. IDoA shall support the MPA Task Force and the MPA Community Advisory Council. Additional support may be provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Illinois Department of Public Health, the identified research partner, and private philanthropic foundation partners committed to advancing the goals of the MPA.

Chair

co-chaired by the Chief and one other member designated by the Governor

Authority

Executive Order 2024-02


Member Names

Name Member Expiration Member Since Affiliation Appointed By Position Title County
Brennan, Amy 11/04/2024 Governor Member Cook
Collins, Theresa 11/04/2024 Governor Member St. Clair
Edwards, Kimberly 11/04/2024 Governor Member Moultrie
Gunther, Wilhelmina 11/04/2024 Governor Member Sangamon
James, Neil 11/04/2024 Governor Member Cook
O'Donnell, Mary 11/04/2024 Governor Member Cook
Martinez, Jr., Antonio 11/04/2024 Governor Member
Medina, Alizandra 11/04/2024 Governor Member Cook
Merryweather-Arges, Patricia 11/04/2024 Governor Member Will
Shah, Raj 11/04/2024 Governor Member
Slezak, Diane 11/04/2024 Governor Member Cook
Stone, Michael 11/04/2024 Governor Member Cook
Vacant Governor Member
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Vacant Governor Cochair Member
Vacant Statute Chief Planning Officer, Co-Chair Member