Each week on “Making a Difference,” our host, Wayne Veldsman, interviews people making a difference in their community. Today, Wayne had the pleasure of talking with Rachel Cohen from Aging Dynamics.
Aging Dynamics is a Colorado-based firm, founded by Rachel B. Cohen, MUP, MSW who has a diverse background in community planning and social work with a specialization in nonprofit management. They bring a unique multi-sector perspective (e.g. housing, environment, social service, health, community development) helping their clients analyze the big picture, identify local level impacts and design community based strategies. Each engagement however large or small is an opportunity to strengthen staff and Board capacity, increase organizational effectiveness, identify workforce development opportunities and positively impact sustainability.
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How did you get started in your field or work? Through my passion for the environment, I started as a true tree hugger, I discovered my passion for people and places where we live. That passion led me to creating a firm that brings all of that together.
How does your company inspire others? Through our highly customized approach we are helping nonprofits, for profits and individuals make a greater difference. We do this by prioritizing quality of life, demonstrating inclusion and building capacity.
What are your biggest goals in the next 6 to 12 Months for your business? I have several: hiring my first and second employees; creating an intergenerational online community to address social isolation and building a multi-part educational series on how to create age-friendly communities.
