Social Inclusion
Workgroup
Vision: Louisville will have accessible, affordable and fun social activities that emphasize intergenerational connections as well as take steps to initiate a Village aligned with the Village Movement.
The Social Inclusion Workgroup meets monthly. See the meeting time and location below.
Social Inclusion Workgroup Meetings
Meeting Times
2nd Tuesday of Every Month
​​Time: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
​Next Meeting: Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
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Meeting Location
The Edison Center
Louisville Metro Resilience and Community Services
1st Floor Conference Room
701 W Ormsby Ave, Louisville, KY 40203
The Social Inclusion workgroup is focused on promoting and building intergenerational education programs, fostering engagement through collaborative projects and diverse celebrations, and promoting the "Village Movement" to create supportive, community-driven networks across Louisville.
Meet Our Team of Co-Facilitators
Diane Curtis
Diane, currently the Executive Director of First Hour Grief Response, brings a wealth of experience in caregiving and nonprofit leadership. Having faced personal traumatic losses, she served as Grants & Community Engagement Director at Harbor House of Louisville, contributing to the Intergenerational Life Center. With a background in securing grants and government funding, media relations, and public advocacy, Diane is dedicated to supporting caregivers and fostering robust community support systems.
Diane is also a guest lecturer and a communications and crisis management consultant. Among her roles as a leader in the nonprofit sector, she worked as a Director for over 17 years with the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, an international nonprofit that established schools, universities, hospitals, health clinics, and ministries of social work across the United States and in India, Nepal, Belize, and Africa. Diane enjoys outreach and volunteering, and has chaired various committees, coordinated volunteers and events, and contributed to boards within diverse organizations in Kentucky and Virginia, including Virginia Military Institute, House of Ruth, Actors Theater, Junior League, and Oxmoor Steeplechase.
Diane is also a writer and journalist, having worked at many TV stations and newspapers in the area.
Stephanie Baker
Stephanie is the Director of Health Services at Harbor House of Louisville’s new intergenerational campus for children, adults with developmental and intellectual disabilites, and seniors. Prior to going to Harbor House, she was the Director of Nursing in several short term rehab and long term care facilities in Louisville.
Stephanie joined Age-Friendly Louisville because she has seen first hand how bringing different generations together can enhance the lives and wellbeing of all parties involved.
Stephanie enjoys volunteering at social events for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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