Our Staff

Ann began working with AgeBetter, Inc., as a consultant in early 2004, when Sharing Active Independent Lives (SAIL) was being launched as a Naturally Occurring Retirement Community demonstration project. Several years prior, she was an assisted living administrator at Oakwood Village. This experience, along with a master’s degree in rehabilitation psychology from UW-Madison, helped immensely in the formation and success of SAIL. She has shaped the program into a unique and sustainable community resource for older adults that also takes a leadership role in the national “village movement.” In addition to oversight of SAIL, she is spearheading initiatives related to senior affordable housing, training and education for people working with older adults, a locally grown produce and community-based garden program, and more.

In addition to overseeing SAIL, Ann led the development of the Safe at Home Pilot in 2023. Safe at Home offers free home safety assessments to seniors living in Dane County. Assessments are provided by volunteers who are Occupational Therapy college students, retired Occupational Therapists, or other retired health care professionals. The successful pilot helped position AgeBetter to receive funding by Dane County beginning in 2024 to support a part time program coordinator.

Ann is a member of the Madison West Middleton Rotary Club as well as various local professional aging services groups.

Contact Ann at ann@agebettertoday.org.

Gina is our Outreach and Services Coordinator. Her main focus is expanding SAIL Service Provider offerings and increasing outreach efforts for SAIL and Safe at Home. She also coordinates the Safe at Home assessments and assists with recruiting assessment volunteers. Gina’s background is in education and community engagement. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. She’s passionate about helping people feel seen, valued, and supported.

Becky is responsible for growing and managing all aspects of the volunteer program of AgeBetter through our SAIL and Safe at Home programs. She manages the SAIL educational and social programs in collaboration with organization staff, volunteers, and community partners. She serves on the Falls Free Dane Committee of Safe Communities and also supports members with direct services. She has a degree in business and has experience as a certified occupational therapy assistant and provider of direct care services in assisted living, independent living and adult day programming. Contact Becky at becky@sailtoday.org.

As Office Manager, Crystal keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes while supporting members, volunteers, and staff. She works closely with the Executive Director to manage daily office operations, communications, scheduling, and organizational systems. She assists with new member welcome visits, daily check-in and follow-ups, events and programs, as well as coordinating the monthly newsletters, weekly email blasts, and other communications relevant to SAIL. Crystal’s goal is to create a welcoming, organized, and supportive environment for all.

Diane Turner joined Safe at Home, the home safety assessment project of Age Better, Inc. in September 2023 as its program coordinator.  Her tasks include recruiting participants, scheduling and coordinating assessments with Madison College Occupational Therapy Assistant students and volunteer retired Occupational Therapists or other health care professionals.  She follows up with each assessment participant to provide information and connections to community resources and services. Her background as a small business owner and having held various positions in the UW Health Systems provide her with marketing skills and knowledge of health needs.  Contact Diane at diane.turner@agebettertoday.org