Judith Pruess-Mellow, Ph.D., M.Div., is Founding Director of Senior  New Ways, a non-profit corporation working with older adults and their families in northern and central California. Senior New Ways creates, offers and supports group programs that enhance the well-being of seniors. She is also a clergyperson in the United Methodist Church, a founding member of the CA-NV United Methodist Church’s Older Adult Ministry Council, and an experienced teacher and author on issues relating to healthy, active aging.

Jacqueline C. Finley, M.A., is a consultant and teacher on aging and eldercare issues.  In her professional career she has been a caregiver counselor, researcher on aging issues, case manager, Friendly Visitor Program coordinator and Senior New Ways teacher and marketer. Jackie is a member of the American Counseling Association, The Association for Adult Development and Aging, the CA-NV United Methodist Church’s Older Adult Ministry Council and the Falls Prevention Coalition of Nevada County.