Staff

EngAGE has brought together a strong team with many years of experience in the areas of Geriatrics, healthcare systems, housing, education, arts, finance, development, and regional program management.

Tim Carpenter, Executive Director - Mr. Carpenter has more than 15 years of experience in senior housing, services and healthcare. Prior to co-founding EngAGE, he served as Chief Development Officer for Med/Max Health Management, developing hospital-affiliated senior health centers in five states. Mr. Carpenter also worked as Director of Program and Business Development for Psychiatric Management Resources and as Marketing Director for Horizon Health Management, creating systems of treating mentally ill seniors. Prior to his entry into the senior services arena, Mr. Carpenter worked as a journalist and advertising copywriter and holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Francisco State University.

Bob Fitzgerald, Fitness Director - Mr. Fitzgerald is a certified personal trainer with more than 40 years of experience in the fitness field. He began his career as a professional wrestler, has run several marathons, including the New York City Marathon, and has taught strength and flexibility training with numerous sports teams. Mr. Fitzgerald is now 70 years old, which gives him a better understanding of how a senior's body reacts to the effects of aging and therapeutic exercise. Mr. Fitzgerald is currently the Fitness Ambassador to Los Angeles for Stanford University Medical Center's 50-Plus Fitness Association.

Nancy Goodheart, Social Service Coordinator/Fitness Instructor - Ms. Goodheart has taught at the preschool, high school and adult school levels in Maryland, New York and California and has directed many recreational and educational programs for both municipal and private organizations. She finds her greatest enthusiasm in promoting health for seniors through exercise and movement. She holds a bachelor's degree in Recreation Program Planning/Physical Education from the University of Maryland and a teaching credential from Cal State University Long Beach in Physical Fitness, Health and Safety for Older Adults.

Robin Hart, Regional Program Director - Ms. Hart implements and maintains the quality of programs provided by EngAGE. She has worked in the film and television industry for more than 20 years as a producer, editor and writer for networks such as Discovery, The Learning Channel, PBS, Animal Planet and The History Channel. Ms. Hart has also served as a Living Section editor and freelance reporter for the Glendale News Press and Foothill Leader. Ms. Hart attended Marlboro College in Vermont and documentary film school at the State University of New York at Purchase. She is a Buddhist nun in the Tibetan tradition.

Maureen Kellen-Taylor Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer - Dr Kellen-Taylor has worked in the field of Arts and Aging for over 25 years, during which she was Founding Director of Artworks in San Francisco – another exemplary organization recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts – where she received Artist in Residence awards from the California Arts Council for 5 years. She earned a M.A. in Expressive Arts Therapy and a Ph.D. for conducting research in Learning and Change in Human Systems. Dr Kellen-Taylor taught in Lifelong Learning programs for several colleges for more than 12 years and also integrated the arts into elementary and middle school curriculum when working as artist-in-residence in San Francisco Public Schools. In 2003 she was invited to be a Resident Artist at Boreal Arts and Ecology Center, Quebec, Canada to continue her explorations in Art, Nature and Spirituality through environmental installations. In 2005 she received the Directors Award from the California Arts Council for a life time commitment to the Arts. She has exhibited paintings in England and the US.

Meryl Marshall-Daniels, Consultant - Ms. Daniels, an independent television producer and President of Two Oceans Entertainment Group, served two terms as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. She began her career as a criminal defense attorney, and began her entertainment career as Senior Counsel for NBC. Later, she joined Group W Productions as Vice President of Development/Production where she launched several series, including Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. She is currently President of Two Oceans Entertainment Group, an independent production company which creates, sells and produces original television programming, including the Cable Ace Award winning HBO primetime animated series Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales For Every Child.

Sidni Myles, Programs Manager Ms. Myles manages the Piedmont site of the EngAGE division. She has over fifteen years work experience within the fields of research, education, program management, psycho-social services, government relations, community outreach and advocacy through organizations like UCLA, Project Open Hand, Kaplan Inc., Lynwood and Albuquerque School Districts, and various community groups. Ms. Myles is in current pursuit of a Masters Degree in Education emphasis cross cultural diversity with National University, holds a Masters Degree in Public Health from San Jose State University, and a Bachelors in Science from San Francisco State University in Health Education.

Susan C. Price, Consultant - Ms. Price has more than 22 years of experience in government health and audit programs, affordable housing and nonprofit organizations. Since 1985 she served as a senior staff person at Century Housing, involved in fund development, human resources and finance issues. The last four years she served as a general Vice President of Century Housing and as Executive Vice President of Century/Learning Initiatives For Today®, managing that non-profits' 15-site after school academic tutorial program. Ms. Price has been a nutritional counselor and is an artist. She holds a Masters in Public Health from UCLA and a Bachelors in Psychology from Pitzer College.

Anthony Sandoval, Chief Financial Officer - Mr. Sandoval has been involved in the senior housing and services industry for more than 16 years. He spent 11 years at ARV Assisted Living, Inc. as Vice President/Controller and Vice President of Operations. Mr. Sandoval most recently worked as Regional Director of Operations for Alterra Healthcare where he started up the operations for California. He is an active member in the Orange County Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and is a RCFE Licensed Administrator. Mr. Sandoval holds a Master's in Business Administration from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from California State University at Fullerton.

Michelle Yu, Regional Program Director - Ms. Yu joined EngAGE in 2006. She currently implements and maintains the quality of EngAGE' programs in the northern region of Los Angeles. Bringing communities together through social services and creativity have always been her passion. For six years, she worked on policy research, affordable housing training, and fund development for the causes of homelessness and mental illness. She has also worked with a nonprofit art studio on Skid Row to promote expression and wellness among homeless people with mental illness. Ms. Yu earned her Masters in Public Health from University of California Los Angeles, specializing in socio-cultural aspects of health.

Teachers, Program Leaders & Volunteers:

EngAGE has more program staff members than space dictates here, but we would like to extend a warm thanks to all our dedicated teachers, program leaders, volunteers and residents for making the programs a success each day.