Spring 2026 Age-Friendly NJ Alliance Peer-to-Peer Learning Event

On April 14 we brought together community leaders, age-friendly advocates, and local changemakers for an energizing in-person session focused on the Mayors Wellness Campaign (MWC)—a statewide community health initiative empowering local leaders to make their communities a better place to live, work, play and age. MWC provides evidence-based tools and strategies for mayors and community leaders to help their residents achieve healthier lifestyles, and has 400+ participating communities throughout New Jersey.

Speakers:

• Katie Bisaha, Program Officer at the New Jersey Healthcare Quality Institute
• Genaya Palmer, MA, LPC, Director, Suicide Prevention Services,  Mental Health AssociationMental Health Association of Essex and Morris Inc,
• Shannon Lyons, MS, Age-Friendly Grants Program
• Alyssa DeSantis, Princeton Health Department

 

See the presenters’ slides:

Katie Bisaha:

Age Friendly Presentation

Alyssa DeSantis:

Healthy Aging MWC – Princeton – Alyssa DeSantis

Shannon Lyons:

Mayors wellness campaign AFNJ 4-14-26

Genaya Palmer:

Wellness In Action – The Collaborative Efforts of West Orange Senior Services & The Mental Health Association