Meet The Team

Dana Oravitz   Founder & CEO

Medicare Coach & Certified Pennie Assistor

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Bob Oravitz - Director, Co-Founder

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.

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.

Medicare Coach

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.

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A retired teacher, I taught science throughout my career.

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I currently volunteer two days a week at Aging-Allies. You can call to schedule an appointment with me at your convenience.

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.

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As a former Executive in the YWCA system, I have been closely tied to the Schuylkill County Community throughout my professional and volunteer careers.

You Can Become a Trained Volunteer

If you have 8-15 hours per week, call to find out how you can become a trained Medicare Coach or Penni Assister.

We also need office support volunteers.

Become a Community Volunteer Today

Join our team of Volunteers by helping out a few days a month in our office or at local presentation events.