Laura Colin Klein, Executive Director – Laura joined Health Advocates after a decades-long career working in leadership roles with a variety of nonprofit organizations. Most recently, she served as the Director of Volunteer Services at DOROT, an organization dedicated to addressing socialization, and prior to that, she was the Executive Director of Charity Strong, a nonprofit governance organization. Laura has an MSW from Hunter College Silberman School of Social Work and an MBA from Columbia University School of Business.

Ginger O'Neill, Senior Development Manager – Ginger brings more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit development, international development, and finance to her role supporting Health Advocates for Older People's mission of promoting safe, healthy aging and independent living for older adults. She has a strong record in grant writing, fundraising strategy, and donor relations, securing critical resources that expand programs and services. Before joining Health Advocates, Ginger held leadership roles with organizations including Pronto of Long Island, Plan International, and the U.S. Peace Corps. She is also a skilled events coordinator, increasing revenue from galas and community fundraisers that help sustain impactful programming for older adults.

Josh Krasner, Home Safety and Fall Prevention Coordinator – – Josh has been with Health Advocates since 2022 and is passionate about making an impact, no matter how big or small. Prior to joining the organization, Josh worked in the mental health field assisting clients with housing, benefits, employment assistance, and social engagement. At Health Advocates’ Josh’s role focuses on home assessments, home modification plans, and implementation support to ensure that older adults from Health Advocates and partner agencies are able to live gracefully and safely in their own homes. Josh holds a BFA in Painting from Bard College and continues his dedication to painting during his free time.

Rosemary Bakker, Home Therapeutic Modification Director – Rosemary is a certified interior designer and gerontologist and author of AARP’s Guide to Revitalizing Your Home: Beautiful Living for the Second Half of Life (2010). During the last twenty years, Rosemary has assumed a leading role in promoting the environmental changes and smart technologies to optimize the health function, and well-being for adults age 60+.  Prior to joining Health Advocates, Rosemary served on the academic staff at Weill Cornell Medical College. At Health Advocates, she oversees the Home Safety and Falls Prevention program, training and consulting with our own staff as well as social workers from partnering agencies on how to help clients create and maintain safer homes.

Patricia Baker, Office Assistant and Program Coordinator – After a career in insurance, Patricia transitioned into the nonprofit field where she has worked for many years. She currently coordinates Health Advocates’ Equipment Exchange & Donation Program and activities at the 87th Street office. Patricia also supports the volunteer program, community and fundraising events and a wide variety of administrative tasks. Patricia has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from St. John's University.

Kelly Mill, Healthy Aging Program Coordinator – Kelly joined Health Advocates after working in nonprofits and the public sector, supporting individuals navigating the criminal legal system and students in NYC schools and abroad in France and promoting environmental stewardship as a used bookseller and gardener. Kelly has worked with older adults as a companion and is trained as an end-of-life doula. As a self-proclaimed lifelong learner, with an expansive view of connection, community, and well-being, Kelly looks forward to working with our members and partners.