Katie has been with the Sebastopol Area Senior Center since August 2017, and after a short break, she has returned as Executive Director in October 2023. Working in senior services over the last seven years, Katie is a passionate and dedicated leader in the field of senior services with a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of older adults. She has played an instrumental role in creating a warm and vibrant space for our community's older adults to belong.

Katie holds her Master's degree in Public Administration/Nonprofit Management from Sonoma State University and a Bachelor of Arts in English Communications.

A Chicago native, Hillary has spent her adult life in California.  She has years of experience in operational leadership, facility management, volunteer coordination, team building and staff development in a variety of industries including management consulting, start-ups, and non-profits.  Hillary holds an MBA from UCLA and a BA in French and Italian Literatures from Stanford University. She is the proud Mom of a daughter, two dogs, and seven goats.  Hillary enjoys hiking, spending time with her family and animals, dancing, gardening, and getting lost in a good book.

Clint, a native of Sonoma County, currently resides in Sebastopol. He began volunteering at the Sebastopol Area Senior Center in 2019, and we were fortunate to welcome him as a staff member in August 2020. Clint enjoys engaging with the community through the Senior Center and is passionate about acquiring new skills each day. A true jack of all trades, he has tackled nearly every role here and currently leads the Harvest Cafe, committed to sourcing the finest ingredients for homemade meals. An interesting tidbit about Clint is that he constructed his house with his own hands, with a little assistance from friends and neighbors!

As the newest member to the SASC team, I can honestly say this house is hoppin! I’ve been busy learning the ropes and finding new events for you every day. As always, our favorite ongoing classes remain consistent in 2025! Thanks for all your class recommendations and suggestions. I love hearing from you!

I have been a Sebastopol community member myself for 30 years and have worked in administration and operations at West County Health Centers and the Sebastopol Community Cultural Center. You may have met me at one of those locations.

Aubri serves as our Transportation Coordinator, expertly arranging rides for seniors with the help of her fantastic volunteer drivers. A resident of Sonoma County for over thirty years, she joined the Sebastopol Senior Center in 2023 and brings with her decades of experience in hospitality. In addition to her transportation role, she is also the Curator for our Perspectives Gallery. When she’s not busy scheduling rides or curating art, Aubri enjoys gardening, reading, and capturing beautiful photographs.

Emily loves to greet you as you walk through our doors!  She is a Sonoma County native and a mother to a 4-year-old boy. She has been with the senior center since 2022. Through many years of work in west county as a housekeeper working directly with members of the community, she discovered her passion for helping others. Assisting with day-to-day tasks while sharing kindness and conversation provides Emily with such joy and fulfillment.

Geri relocated from Oakland, CA and is a California native 4th generation San Franciscan. Geri has a long history of coordinating home health care services at various acute care hospitals in the Bay Area. Geri loves walking, yoga, spending time outdoors, watercolor painting (specifically painting on used teabags to make cards for friends and family) and spending time with her husband and her two little dogs.

A native of Sonoma County, Lisa has a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Agency Management from Sonoma State University and has worked in the areas of non-profit administration and finance for over 35 years. During her career Lisa has been the Executive Director of Chrysalis Community Counseling Services, Staff Accountant at The Climate Center, and has provided accounting services for New Horizon School and Learning Center, The B-Rad Foundation and other local businesses and nonprofits.

Adelia joined the Senior Center in the Spring of 2025 as our Lead Chef. She was born and raised in the Sausalito Houseboat Community in Marin County, California. As a young person, she was involved in the vibrant theater and arts scene of her time and place, and went on to study Poetics at New College of California in San Francisco. Adelia is a life-long cook and baker. She developed her skills and technique in the kitchen organically, cooking for friends and family as creative expression and out of a love of bringing people together around the table. For the past decade, Adelia has cooked professionally as a caterer and private chef. Baking is her specialty, with an emphasis on tarts and sourdough bread. Note that while others admire her sourdough, she feels it is never quite perfect.

Scotty has been with the Senior Center since 2018. He currently serves as LGBT+ Liaison, organizing many LGBT+ events throughout the year including discussions, mixers, outings, and the yearly Pride Parade. Scotty has significantly increased participation in the LGBT+ events hosted by the Center. Scotty enjoys hiking, camping, and kayaking on weekends, which helps him stay on top of his type 1 diabetes (48 years taking insulin). In his spare time, he enjoys attending the theater, live music, and is a ceramic artist making horsehair pottery.

Brittany K. Roney has been a creative enthusiast since the age of four and comes to The Legacy with a wealth of knowledge in various mediums. As a Fine Arts major in college, Brittany enjoys illustration, jewelry making, photography and sewing. Having worked in bead shops as an instructor for over 15 years, Brittany has published over 20 online jewelry making tutorials and enjoys sharing the creative process with others. She looks forward to immersing herself among artists, crafters and hobbyists at The Legacy! Brittany resides in Rohnert Park with her husband, 4.5 year old daughter and two adorable Chihuahuas.

Joanne Cooter has been with The Legacy for almost ten years, first volunteering and then accepting the job of Assistant Manager. In 2022, Joanne became the Store manager.

Joanne’s crafting skills run deep in her family as her grandmother and mother had a fabric shop in Marin County for several years. One might say crafting is “in her blood”. She enjoys knitting, sewing, and projects around the house in her spare time.

Kathleen was a court reporter for 30 years. She volunteered at The Legacy for about 13 years before she was hired as Retail Associate in 2024. The Legacy has provided the opportunity for her to use what she learned from having taken classes through the Fashion Department at SRJC, plus learning more about sewing, crafts, and working with other materials.

Eva has been with the legacy since May 2023 as a volunteer, however as of March 2025 she was hired as an employee. She grew up in a family of artists, so crafts have always been important to her. She creates the newsletters, posters and manages the legacies online presence. Eva is passionate about social change and is dedicated to fostering a community of art where the materials to create are accessible. Eva is currently in college for a Game Design certificate, and Art History degree.

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