USAging
Marisa Scala-Foley has a diverse range of work experience in the field of aging and disability services. Marisa has served as the Director of the Aging & Disability Business Institute at USAging since 2018, where they focus on building the business acumen of community-based organizations in order to improve access to quality services for older adults and people with disabilities. Prior to this, Marisa worked at the Administration for Community Living from 2014 to 2016, where they held various roles including Director of the Office of Integrated Care Innovations and Team Lead for Business Acumen and Health IT. Marisa has also worked as a Social Science Analyst at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from 2010 to 2014. Additionally, Marisa has experience at the National Council on Aging, WebMD, American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, and Scripps Gerontology Center, MIami University, where they held roles focused on benefits outreach and enrollment, Medicare education, and consumer direction in home and community-based services. Throughout their career, Marisa has demonstrated a commitment to improving the health and well-being of older adults and people with disabilities.
Marisa Scala-Foley pursued their education in a chronological manner. Marisa attended the College of the Holy Cross from 1988 to 1992, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Sociology and Gerontology. Following this, from 1993 to 1995, Marisa Scala-Foley attended Miami University, where they obtained a Master of Gerontological Studies degree, specializing in Gerontology.
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USAging
USAging is the national association representing and supporting the network of Area Agencies on Aging and advocating for the Title VI Native American Aging Programs. Our members help older adults and people with disabilities throughout the United States live with optimal health, well-being, independence and dignity in their homes and communities and support their caregivers. USAging and our members work to improve the quality of life and health of older adults and people with disabilities, including supporting people with chronic illness, people living with dementia, family caregivers and others who want to age well at home and in the community. Together, we are ensuring that all people can age well. Our members are the local leaders that develop, coordinate and deliver a wide range of home and community-based services to support people to age well, including information and referral/assistance, case management, home-delivered and congregate meals, in-home services, caregiver supports, transportation, evidence-based health and wellness programs, long-term care ombudsman programs and more. USAging is dedicated to supporting the success of our members through advancing public policy, sparking innovation, strengthening the capacity of its members, raising their visibility and working to drive excellence in the fields of aging and home and community-based services.