Tech Summit Schedule
April 16, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM
8:30 - Power Up Coffee Hour - Registration & Networking
9:30 - Welcome with GSLA & AGE TECH Atlanta
Catie Ramp | Georgia Senior Living Association, President & CEO
Jeff Gray | Age Tech Atlanta, Founder | The Memory Kit, LLC Founder/CEO
9:45 - Keynote -Technology and Aging - The Intersection with Carol Ann Jacobs
10:30 - Tech Decks: Ted-Talk Style Conversations with Subject Matter Experts
Tech Deck 1: Passive Fall Protection for High Fall-Risk Seniors– Joel Cormier, Viconic Health
Tech Deck 2: Rightsizing Operations for Better Outcomes – Lindsey Daughtery & Shane Connor, Sage
Tech Deck 3: How AI is Augmenting EHR – Evan Kuo, ALIS
BRAIN BREAK
Tech Deck 4: Health Detection Through Everyday Habits – James Smartt, Toi Lab
Tech Deck 5: Actional Empathy for Caregivers Through Immersive Training and Education – Carrie Shaw & Taylor Wright, Embodied Labs
Tech Deck 6: Addressing The Senior Fall Crisis: AI Solutions for Assisted Living Communities – Michelle Rochkind, Nobi Lights
12:00 - BREAK & LUNCH - Guided Table Tech Discussions
12:45 - Closing Keynote with Christopher Kunney
1:45 - The Power Down with GSLA & AGE TECH Atlanta
Catie Ramp | Georgia Senior Living Association, President & CEO
Jeff Gray | Age Tech Atlanta, Founder | The Memory Kit, LLC Founder/CEO
2:00 - Adjourn
*Schedule subject to change
9:30 - Welcome with GSLA & AGE TECH Atlanta
Catie Ramp | Georgia Senior Living Association, President & CEO
Jeff Gray | Age Tech Atlanta, Founder | The Memory Kit, LLC Founder/CEO
9:45 - Keynote -Technology and Aging - The Intersection with Carol Ann Jacobs
10:30 - Tech Decks: Ted-Talk Style Conversations with Subject Matter Experts
Tech Deck 1: Passive Fall Protection for High Fall-Risk Seniors– Joel Cormier, Viconic Health
Tech Deck 2: Rightsizing Operations for Better Outcomes – Lindsey Daughtery & Shane Connor, Sage
Tech Deck 3: How AI is Augmenting EHR – Evan Kuo, ALIS
BRAIN BREAK
Tech Deck 4: Health Detection Through Everyday Habits – James Smartt, Toi Lab
Tech Deck 5: Actional Empathy for Caregivers Through Immersive Training and Education – Carrie Shaw & Taylor Wright, Embodied Labs
Tech Deck 6: Addressing The Senior Fall Crisis: AI Solutions for Assisted Living Communities – Michelle Rochkind, Nobi Lights
12:00 - BREAK & LUNCH - Guided Table Tech Discussions
12:45 - Closing Keynote with Christopher Kunney
1:45 - The Power Down with GSLA & AGE TECH Atlanta
Catie Ramp | Georgia Senior Living Association, President & CEO
Jeff Gray | Age Tech Atlanta, Founder | The Memory Kit, LLC Founder/CEO
2:00 - Adjourn
*Schedule subject to change
Meet the Speakers
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Carol Jacobs has over 27 years of corporate experience from IBM Corporation in business development, marketing, and sales on a global scale. She transitioned into aging after becoming a caregiver for her mother who had Dementia and Leukemia. Carol has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Paul’s College.
At the age of 63, Carol returned to school at Georgia State University to pursue a master’s degree in Gerontology because of the desire to help caregivers of loved ones with dementia and the aging population. Carol has collaborated with the Alumni association at Georgia State University in developing workshops for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. She continues to work with caregivers and the aging population as an employee at the Atlanta Regional Commission since 2019. Carol also teaches undergraduate classes at Georgia State University classes on aging, inspiring the students to focus, understand, and care about the needs of the older population no matter what career path they decide to pursue. Carol is a strong advocate for the Gerontology Institute through engagement with students and the Atlanta Regional Commission. She recently joined the advisory council of the Alter program whose mission is to inspire and equip faith-based organizations anchored in African American communities to better support families affected by dementia and transform churches into Alter Champions by creating dementia-friendly and inclusive environments |
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Joel Cormier is an engineer and inventor committed to improving fall-related outcomes for residents and their care providers. He leads Viconic’s efforts to produce and deploy durable fall protection systems for both the long-term care and aging-in-place markets globally.
Since 1998, he’s developed passive impact protection technology used in over 65% of automotive passenger vehicles and 75% of military combat vehicles in the USA today. Viconic Fall Defense is his latest innovation engineered to reduce the risk of critical fall related injuries among older adults while supporting mobility and wellness. |
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Lindsey Daugherty brings 27 years of experience in the Senior Living industry, having progressed from caregiver to nurse, sales director, executive director, regional director, and ultimately vice president. Her passion for creating meaningful change in the industry drives her commitment to addressing the needs of communities while giving teams the time and tools to focus on what matters most—caring for residents. Lindsey remains dedicated to improving operational efficiency and enhancing the overall experience for both residents and staff.
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Shane Connor joined Sage after being an early investor, recognizing its potential to transform Senior Living operations. With a background in healthcare recruiting and extensive experience in housing investments, he has advised on acquisitions, dispositions and transactions across the Senior Living and medical asset spectrum. Shane is passionate about empowering operators and improving industry outcomes, appreciating how Sage enhances efficiency, reduces turnover, and improves response times.
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James Smartt, Jr. M.D. is a physician, entrepreneur, and technologist with a wide range of experience across digital health. James is the Clinical Reporting and Customer Success Lead at Toi Labs.
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Evan Kuo is a dynamic leader in senior housing, currently serving as Vice President of Business Development at ALIS by Medtelligent, where he connects senior care operators with a best in breed operational software solution. With a background in sales, marketing, and technology at Sherpa CRM, KARE and Netsmart, Evan is passionate about driving innovation in the industry. A member of ASHA’s “40 for the Future” and PAC committees, he has been involved in senior living since his youth and is dedicated to shaping its future.
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Taylor Wright is Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she supports business development, customer success, and strategic partnerships at Embodied Labs. Her role blends collaboration and strategy, with a focus on helping organizations implement immersive learning in meaningful and effective ways.
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Christopher Kunney is a highly respected healthcare technology strategist with a proven track record of driving digital transformation across hospitals, health systems, accountable care organizations, and government agencies. With deep expertise in emerging healthcare technologies, compliance, and IT adoption, he has played a pivotal role in shaping healthcare innovation.
His leadership experience includes serving as SVP of Digital Acceleration at Divurgent, Chief of Strategy at Juno Health, and CIO at Piedmont Healthcare, as well as holding key advisory and executive positions at AT&T, Coker Group, and Health Innovations. Christopher’s strategic insights continue to influence the future of healthcare technology and its impact on patient care and operational efficiency. |
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