About Us

Director of Policy Analysis and Research at the UMaine Center on Aging and Co-Director of the Consortium for Aging Policy Research and Analysis, Mary Lou brings her expertise in policy development and analysis, research and evaluation, and in adult learning to her work with Lifelong Maine. Mary Lou is a trained facilitator for the Gerontological Society of America's FrameWorks Reframing Aging and presents nationally on the topic. 

To read her full bio, click here. 

Email: marylou.ciolfi@maine.edu

Sarah works as a policy analyst on aging and disability at the Catherine Cutler Institute at the Muskie School of Public Service at the University of Southern Maine. She grew up in Maine and lived abroad before moving to Boston, where she studied for a master's degree in anthropology and religion and learned to ride a bicycle year-round, even in the snow. 

Email: sarah.currie@maine.edu

Director of Lifelong Maine and Co-Director of the Consortium for Aging Policy Research & Analysis, Dr. Oh is a community-engaged social worker and researcher, working alongside older adults to build more inclusive communities where everyone can thrive. 

Her place-based research explores how the social, service, policy, and built environment shape well-being in rural communities. Her work offers insights for creating and strengthening age-friendly, inclusive communities. 

To read her full bio, click here. 

Email: patricia.oh@maine.edu

Catherine Taylor is a Graduate Research Assistant with the University of Maine Center on Aging. She holds a BS in Psychology and has two years of research experience. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health at the University of Southern Maine, with an interest in ensuring individuals are able to thrive and remain healthy and active in their communities.  

Email: catherine.taylor@maine.edu