Our Leadership Team

The SAGECare Leadership Team

members are national and international experts, in the United States, Canada, and the UK on LGBTQ+ aging.

Meet Our Leadership Team

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Pam Bolton

MANAGING DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

Pam is a public health expert who has worked both in the U.S. and globally to expand the delivery of quality healthcare among underserved populations of all ages. From 2018-2023, Pam co-founded and built a social enterprise dedicated to democratizing lifelong learning for healthcare professionals. Previously, as VP of strategy and innovation at Concern Worldwide U.S., she led a $37M global initiative testing novel ways to improve health in marginalized communities. In her consulting practice, she conducted environmental, social and governance (ESG) assessments of U.S. healthcare practices and recently taught sustainability-themed workshops for Duke University Corporate Education. Earlier, Pam led advisory services at GBCHealth, a nonprofit membership coalition of businesses contributing to making a healthier world.

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Sadiya Abjani

Director of Training and Instructional Design

Sadiya has 20 years of experience training educators, housing, and care providers in culturally competent services. She holds a Bachelor's in Islamic Studies and English from the University of Texas at Austin, where she gained expertise in curriculum development and training delivery. At SAGE, she has created 17 trainings and personally trained over 30,000 providers. Previously, she worked as the Corporate Training Coordinator at the Equal Rights Center, delivering trainings on Fair Housing, Disability Rights, and Diversity. She has also led a project surveying South Asian elders on depression. With nearly 10 years of public speaking experience, Sadiya has presented to audiences ranging from 3 to 4,000 people and is known for her engaging, interactive delivery, consistently earning high evaluation scores.

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Karen

Business Development Manager

Karen is an experienced professional in sales, marketing, business development, and event management with over 30+ years under her belt. As Business Development Manager at SAGECare, she builds strong relationships, drives marketing strategies, and diversifies revenue streams. Passionate about inclusivity for older adults, Karen is committed to SAGECare’s mission. She has a background in sales and marketing, including directing a moving company’s marketing and owning a marketing/event business. Certified in Sales Strategy, Karen also has expertise in social media, web design, and print design.

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Chaela

Customer Service Specialist

Chaela is SAGECare's dedicated Client Services Specialist, bringing over a decade of experience in client care and customer service. With a background in graphic design and a passion for delivering exceptional support, she plays a vital role in assisting both the SAGECare team and their valued clients.

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Alex Kent

Data Specialist

Alex Kent, MPA (she,her) oversees SAGECare’s training data and helps to manage our on-demand training platform. Alex first joined SAGE in 2008 and has held a variety of roles over the years, including direct service and programming in New York City, program replication in Baltimore, and extensive work around LGBTQ+ caregiving with SAGE’s National Resource Center. She has been a Certified Trainer since the inception of SAGECare and has been thrilled to be a part of its growth and expansion.

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Gennesis

Business Development Representative

Gennesis, a bilingual professional with expertise in program management, grant writing, and team coordination. Possesses strong communication, data analysis, and event planning abilities, with a background in fund allocation and interpersonal communication. Experienced in managing health equity programs, supporting curriculum development, conducting outreach, and building partnerships. Known for leading initiatives that promote inclusivity and providing high-quality services for diverse communities. Holds a Psychology degree and has experience working in a variety of roles focused on community engagement and program implementation.