Meet The Team
Dana Oravitz - Founder & CEO
Bob Oravitz - Director & Treasurer
Dana & Bob Oravitz have a passion for community as Servant Leaders. Aging-Allies is an extension of that passion with a mission of delivering professional counseling and coaching services to Penni, Medicare and Medicaid clients. Additional services including budget guidance will be added to our services profile once we are established.
Rae Thompson
Administrative Assistant - Volunteer
Hi, my name is Rae Thompson, and I have also worked with Dana for 5 years, having volunteered to support Medicare Counseling Services.
As a former Executive in the YWCA system, I have been closely tied to the Schuylkill County Community throughout my professional and volunteer careers.
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Kathy Burda
Medicare Coach & Certified Pennie Assister
Hello, my name is Kathy Burda. I am a retired registered nurse, graduating from the former Pottsville Hospital School of Nursing.
Throughout my nursing career, I have been involved in the care of the elderly. I was a Parish Nurse for the Episcopal Churches of Schuylkill County and the Administrator of the Marion C. Price Trust Fund for 24 years prior to my retirement. While serving in this role, I assisted the Parishioners with their Medicare options during the Annual Open Enrollment Period.
Now, as our team ventures onward with Aging Allies, I am excited to be part of an expanding health care coaching organization dedicated to assisting those on Pennie (Marketplace) and Medicare insurance.
If you have 8-15 hours per week, call to find out how you can become a trained Medicare Coach or Pennie Assister. We also need office support volunteers.
David Best
Medicare Coach & Certified Pennie Assister
Hello, My Name is David Best and I am one of our Medicare Coaches. I have been part of Dana's team for 5 years and a Medicare Counselor for 15 Years.
A retired teacher, I taught science throughout my career.
I currently volunteer two days a week at Aging-Allies. You can call to schedule an appointment with me at your convenience.
We have an active Advisory Board that offers guidance and advice based on a great variety of professional, life and academic experiences.
The Advisory Board meets every 4-6 weeks and considers how Aging-Allies can stay on track with our mission and vision.
Appointments With Our Counselor-Coaches are Limited and Fill Quickly
Call to Arrange Your Coaching Session and Get the Coverage You Need
570-591-1919