Brandi Atkinson
AAA Director
Brandi received her BS in Allied Health from Southwestern University in 2004 and her MS in Wellness Management from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2006. Brandi is a Master Trainer in the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) and the Diabetes Self-Management Program. Both programs are evidence based and developed by Stanford University. Brandi was instrumental in developing and implementing the SilverDollar Transportation Voucher Program. Brandi is also a member of the Oklahoma Task Force on Minority Aging. Brandi has been providing services through NODA-AAA since 2006.
Michelle Emmerson
AAA Accountant
Michelle will receive her BS in Business Management from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 2012. She joined the team in 2011 as the accountant. Michelle is works with the SilverDollar Program.
David Huff
Ombudsman Supervisor
David recieved his BS degree in Geology from Northwestern Oklahoma State Univeristy in 19??. David has been an Ombudsmen Supervisor for ?? years. He has helped numberous residents maintain their dignity and rights while living in a long-term care facility. In addition, David has conducted a multitude of in-services for long-term care facility staff on various topics. David is a trained educator in the Living Choice program. Living Choice is a new program to Oklahoma and can help coordiate a person from the nursing home back into the community.
David also facilates two monthly support groups for caregivers and offers presentation on Important Documents for Seniors.
David also facilates two monthly support groups for caregivers and offers presentation on Important Documents for Seniors.
Ombudsman Supervisor
Currently opened.
Judy Rupp
Caregiver Coordinator
Judy received her Associates at Northwestern Oklahoma State Univeristy in 19??. She has been servicing seniors for ?? years as an outreach worker, inforamtion and assistance specialist, and now a caregiver coordinator. Judy is a trained Senior Health Insurance Program counselor and a Medicare Part D adovactor. Judy has a vast knowlegde of resources available and has built partnerships through out the eight-counties. Judyis a certified AIRS specialist.
A.J. Shorter
Information and Assistance Specialist
A.J. recieved his BS degree in English from Northwestern Oklahoma State University in 19??. A.J. brings a new and different aspect to the organization with his diverse work experise and consumer-driver attitude. A.J. is a trained Senior Health Insurance Program counselor and Medicare Part D adovacator. A.J. has a knack for helping anyone understand the complicated jargon of the insurance companies use. A.J. has been part of the AAA team since 20??.