SAAG BOARD OF ENGAGEMENT
ELIZABETH BANGEL-STEHLIN
President and Co-Founder
Liz is the founding member of SAAG (with Ali Puckett) and an active member of the Greater Cincinnati community. Liz has been involved with the Seasons since it was built in 1987 because her grandmother was one of the first people to live there. Liz gives her grandmother credit for her love of seniors!
Raised by parents deeply involved in non-profits and fundraising, Liz gives her time whenever possible. Liz currently sits on the board of SAAG and the Academy of Medicine. She is the past chair of the 55 North Soiree, 2024 Meals on Wheels Gala, 2024 Vice Chair, Alzheimers Assocation Gala, 2025 Alzheimer's Assocation Gala Chair, 2022 Venue Influential Woman of the Year and the Assocation for Professionasl in Aging (APA) 2023 Professional of the Year.
,Elizabeth is married to Matthew Stehlin with one son, Tyler Bangel-Miller and two fur babies, NORAD and Juno.
LIZ DINNESON
Vice President
Liz graduated from Thomas More University with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration in 2001. She has been in the senior living industry ever since, so for over 20 years. Liz began her career in activities, business office, sales and has been an executive director for over 12 years. Liz is currently the Director of Marketing for Summit of Blue Ash.
Liz is a wife and mom to an 8yo boy, Henry and 13yo girl, Makenzi. She lives in liberty twp and loves to hike, travel and be active. Currently her favorite is SPENGA, a combo of spin, strength and yoga. Liz has a passion for Seniors and helping all Seniors Citizens live a full and dignified life.
ERIN M. SAVAGE-WEAVER
Treasurer
Erin Savage-Weaver, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™ Professional at Kehoe Financial Advisors. Erin works to collaborate and execute financial planning strategies, including Social Security, tax, estate, retirement, and investment strategies for her clients. With over 18 years in Wealth Management, Erin has a passion for partnering with her clients to ensure that they achieve their financial goals. In addition to earning the CFP® designation, Erin has earned her Series 7 General Securities Representative and the State of Ohio Life, Health, and Variable Annuity license.
Erin earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Cincinnati in Criminal Justice. She is an alumnus of Tau Beta Sigma and the University of Cincinnati Marching Band. She has also received her Executive Certificate in Financial Planning from Xavier University. Erin serves her community by volunteering for her son’s school and is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Cincinnati. Erin resides with her husband Scott, her son, Jack, 2 dogs, and 2 cats in Fairfax.
RACHEL HODESH
Secretary
Since she was 16, Rachel has dedicated her life to working with seniors. Her career spans over 30 years, with experience in nursing homes and senior centers across Israel, Chicago, Las Vegas, and Cincinnati. Her continuous curiosity and eagerness to learn continually enrich her extensive expertise. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor's degree in Education, Rachel also earned a Master's in Health and Human Services Administration with a focus on Gerontology from Ohio University. She is a previous licensed Nursing Home Administrator, a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and holds a Certification in Gerontology.
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Rachel often leads workshops on diverse topics such as traveling abroad with seniors, bullying, senior food insecurity, and Jewish education for local organizations. Recently, she delivered talks on "Solo Aging" and “Being the Conductor of Your Care.” She also takes pride in her "TED" Talk titled "The Ladies in the Laundry Room."
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Though she tends to work behind the scenes, Rachel has been recognized by clients and colleagues alike. In May 2018, a client nominated her as a "Woman of Cincy" for her contributions. More recently, in March 2025, she received the "Outstanding Leader in the Field of Aging" Award from the Association for Professionals in Aging. Rachel is the proud mother of Noah and Aaron and a dog mom to Izzy, a Mini Bernedoodle!
MICHAEL P. CAMACCI
Board Member - Mini Food Pantries
I am passionate about supporting seniors and their families by easing the stress of transitioning from their lifelong homes into senior living communities, while honoring their dignity and lifetime contributions. I believe this is best achieved through partnerships with trusted advocates and resources dedicated to senior care, ensuring we serve our seniors compassionately and effectively.
My interest in senior living was sparked by my own mother's experience after her stroke. Navigating the decision-making process to find the best care for her, amidst pressing time and financial constraints, deeply influenced my perspective.
I am a seasoned senior executive with extensive experience in real estate (Mom’s House & Our Senior Living Advisors), IT startups, mergers and acquisitions, business and product development, operations, sales, customer relationship management, strategic planning, and capital raising within growth-oriented environments. I thrive on challenges and consistently deliver sustainable success.
I enjoy spending quality time with my grandchildren, helping them grow into happy, healthy, and productive members of society. My personal passions include traveling, winemaking, photography, hands-on projects, and exploring historical genealogy research.
KRISTI GUILFOYLE
Board Member - Social Media
Kristi been in the senior living industry for over 20 years, with her passion and love for working with seniors coming from watching her grandmother in her career as a hospital DON. She has worked in numerous aspects of senior living including social work, business development and sales/coaching. Kristi is the Director of Midwest Development for Woundology.
Her free time is spent primarily with her husband and 3 children, often at their campsite during the summer weekends. She is a football mom, an advocate for the hearing impaired, and a lover of things animals, volleyball, and campfires.
Her favorite motto is “Life’s like a movie, write your own ending” from Kermit the Frog, and believes strongly that happiness is hand-made.
JENNIFER TILFORD
-MINI PANTRY BOX CAPTAIN
Jennifer Tilford graduated from Xavier University with a Bachelor of Arts in History and French with a Minor in Women and Minority Studies and a Master’s in History. She has worked primarily in non-profits and senior living. After working at Cincinnati Museum Center, Judson Care Center and the Ken Anderson Alliance, Jennifer now is the Move- In Coordinator at Seasons Retirement Community.
With a passion for volunteering with individuals in need, Jennifer has volunteered with Starfire Council, the Ken Anderson Alliance and the Miami Baptist Association. She
has also been a member of a mission team to West Virginia and has traveled to the Dominican Republic for seven mission trips.
Seeing those who experience food insecurities in her church neighborhood of the East End, and on those mission trips, led her to join SAAG as a Box Captain for the Columbia Baptist Church site. Jennifer lives in Norwood with her husband Gary. As an avid Xavier Musketeer fan, she is happy to live close enough to walk to basketball games.
SHAKELA "SJ" WALKER
Board Member
My name is Shakela Walker, and I am the proud owner of At Home Senior Concierge Services, a compassionate in-home care agency dedicated to supporting seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities.
With over 13 years of healthcare experience across various facilities, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique needs of aging adults. Throughout my career, I have provided essential caregiver services with empathy, respect, and a personal touch. I am also a Certified CPR Instructor and fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
I am committed to delivering exceptional care and maintaining high standards of excellence that my clients can trust. Having witnessed food insecurity firsthand, I understand its profound impact on the health and dignity of seniors. This experience fuels my advocacy work with the Senior Advocate Action Group—one client, one meal, one act of kindness at a time.
MARY MENDEL
Board Member - Membership
Mary Mendel, AKA "The Connector," has enjoyed a career in sales, in various fields, since 1994, but when she began working in Healthcare in 2019 she found her niche. Since becoming the Praise Team Leader at a local church in 2001, Mary learned the joy of donating her time, talents and treasure to help others.
Her career in healthcare perfectly mirrored this philosophy, and she found that her friends and partners in healthcare were in the field to take care of others. She also found that her talent as a connector ensured that her customers and her partners were connected to people whom they could know, like and trust.
Previously, Mary served on the Board of Directors for both the Northern Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce FKA The Sharonville Chamber of Commerce for 6 years, and for The Association for Professionals in Aging for 3 years. Her new career at Arrasmith Promotions allows her to continue to connect her friends in healthcare with the best and brightest people and allows her the freedom to volunteer and serve others.
​Mary has been married to her husband, Chris, for 29 years, and they share their home with 3 cats, Milo, Sherlock and Watson. In her free time, she enjoys making chocolates, knitting prayer shawls, reading and she is a movie fanatic.