Project Team
The Intergenerational Hub will be led by Dr. Nick Swartz, Dean of the School of Professional & Continuing Education (SPCE), whose leadership experience and proven record of building innovative, community-based programs ensure the project’s strategic direction and success. He will be supported by a team representing youth programs and the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), each bringing deep expertise in serving distinct populations across the lifespan. • Rae Vaughn, Director of Youth Programs, will oversee youth engagement components, ensuring alignment with JMU’s youth safety policies and SPCE’s experiential learning framework. • Dr. Amanda Kellogg, Director of Professional Development, will lead program design and engagement for adult learners and oversee professional development integration. • Katie Overfield-Zook, Director of the Lifelong Learning Institute, brings extensive experience in entrepreneurship, community engagement, and program innovation for adult and senior learners. • Dr. Sarah MacDonald, Associate Dean of SPCE, will coordinate university partnerships and faculty involvement. • Daniel Robinson, Director of the Adult Degree Program, will lead the development of Together, this team’s depth of experience in education, community partnerships, and program development positions SPCE for immediate success in piloting and scaling the Intergenerational Hub. Their collective commitment to JMU’s mission of preparing educated and enlightened citizens ensures this initiative will be both meaningful and sustainable.
Madison Trust 2026 Project Proposal
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