About Us
The mission of the Illinois Falls Prevention Coalition is to reduce falls and related injuries among older adults and people aging with disabilities in Illinois by serving as a state platform for awareness, education, advocacy, and dissemination of evidence-based strategies.
Our Vision
Older adults and people aging with disabilities in Illinois will have fewer falls and fall-related injuries, maximizing their independence and quality of life.
Meet Our Coalition Leadership Team
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Robert Mapes
AgeOptions
Vice President of Health Collaborations & Innovations
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Samantha Welton
AgeOptions
Health Promotions Specialist, Illinois Pathways to Health
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Michael Koronkowski, PharmD, BCGP
Community Member
CGP Koronkowski, Geriatric Pharmacy Consulting Practice
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Michael O’Donnell
Community Member
MOB Master Trainer
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Jennifer Martin
Illinois Department of Public Health
Violence and Injury Prevention Section
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Padraic Stanley, MSW, LCSW
Rush University Medical Center
Program Manager of Community Integration
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Grisel Rodriguez-Morales, MSW, LCSW
Rush University Medical Center
Senior Manager of Health Promotion
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Elizabeth W. Peterson, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
University of Illinois Chicago
Clinical Professor and Director of Professional Education
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Joy Hammel, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA
University of Illinois Chicago
Professor and Director of the Post-Professional OTD Program
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Elizabeth Cagan
White Crane Wellness Center
Executive Director
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Michael Svete
White Crane Wellness Center
Associate Director
Contact us
If you have any questions or are interested in joining, send us an inquiry here.