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Steve Thaxton

Executive Director, National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes

Steve.Thaxton@northwestern.edu (312) 503-4049

As Executive Director, Steve manages the overall National Resource Center, collaborating with The Bernard Osher Foundation, interfacing with Northwestern University School of Professional Studies colleagues and working closely with the small but mighty NRC staff. His role includes consulting and connecting with OLLI units all across the country to help them continually improve their unique local programs.

Amanda Rhodes

Associate Director, National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes

Amanda.Rhodes@northwestern.edu (312) 503-4584

As Associate Director, Amanda collaborates with OLLIs across the network to provide support, design, and execution of special projects to build out capacity at the national level with focuses on strategic planning and development for the Osher NRC. She provides consultation around managing an OLLI, volunteer engagement, grant management and administration, fundraising and development, and on common issues and opportunities.

Stacey Rivera

Manager of Operations, National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes

Stacey.Rivera@northwestern.edu (312) 503-6055

As Manager of Operations, Stacey helps guide strategy and priority projects while handling the day-to-day operations and information management of the National Resource Center. Her role includes management of the NRC website, communications, research and data analysis, annual reporting, and logistics for the Osher Institutes National Conference.

Kevin Connaughton

Manager of Adult Learning, National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes

Kevin.Connaughton@northwestern.edu (312) 503-6056

As Manager of Adult Learning, Kevin works on instructional design activities for OLLI staff and volunteers. His role includes managing digital learning development, research in the area of older adult lifelong learning, and content resources for webinars and the Osher Institutes National Conferences.

Isabel Bethke

Project Coordinator, National Resource Center for Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes

Isabel.Bethke@northwestern.edu

As Project Coordinator, Isabel aids in connecting OLLIs with resources as requested, and provides one-on-one guidance for Institutes facing particularly challenging circumstances. She also collaborates with Osher NRC staff on special projects.