Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee

Policy
May 6, 2026
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Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee advises HHSC and makes recommendations to state leadership on implementing the Aging Texas Well Initiative.

Members (the list was taken from the website but appears it contains some errors)

Ramsey Longbotham, Chair
Representing: People who are age 50 or older
Region 8, Victoria

Shakita Johnson, Vice Chair
Representing: Area Agencies on Aging
Region 3, Fort Worth

Mallory Freitag Hejja
Representing: Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Region 6, Houston

Demetress Harrell
Representing: Caregivers of older adults 50+ (nonprofessional or family caregivers)
Region 5, Lufkin

Konette Hortonn
Representing: Providers of Residential Setting
Region 4, Mesquite

Gladys Maestre
Representing: Academic Community
Region 11, Rancho Viejo

Natalee Oliver
Representing: Caregivers of a person who is age 50 or older (non-professional or family caregiver)
Region 7, Fort Worth

 

 Dr. Michael Poku
Representing: Aging services delivery network; Providers from a community setting
Region 7, Plano

Dr. June Sadowsky
Representing: Older adults; Aging services delivery network
Region 6, Houston

Charles Scoma
Representing: Advocates of people over 50 (organization)
Region 3, North Richland Hills

Michael Zendejas
Representing: Caregivers of older adults 50+ (professional)
Region 8, San Antonio

Angela Medina – Ex Officio
Representing: Department of Family and Protective Services
Region 7, Austin

Crystal Stark – Ex Officio
Representing: Texas Workforce Commission
Region 7, Austin

Lynda Taylor – Ex Officio
Representing: Department of State Health Services
Region 7, Austin

 
  1. Welcome, opening remarks, and roll call. The meeting was convened by

Ramsey Longbotham, Chair.

  1. Consideration of February 4, 2026, draft meeting minutes. The minutes were approved as drafted.
  2. Special topic presentations – Texas No Wrong Door System (NWD).

Sara Damiano – Sara.Damiano@hhs.Texas.gov ;

Chelsea Couch – Chelsea.Couch@hhs.Texas.gov

Click HERE to download the full report.