- September 17th
- Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center
- 9:00am - 3:00pm
Patrick Coughlin, Savi Security
Keynote Panelist — AI & Aging: Promise, Risk, and Real-World Impact
Breakout Session — “Your Brain is the Attack Surface” – AI Scams Targeting Aging Adults and Their Caregivers
Patrick Coughlin has spent more than twenty years in cybersecurity, building teams, products, and companies that protect governments and Fortune 500 enterprises from the world’s most sophisticated threats. When his mother was targeted by an AI-powered voice impersonation scam, he turned that expertise toward a question the security industry rarely asks: why do smart, capable people fall for scams in the first place? His approach draws from neuroscience and behavioral psychology to emphasize that falling for a scam isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign that your brain is working exactly as it should.
His debut book, Dark Side of the Boom: How Scammers Hijacked the AI Revolution, is forthcoming from Fast Company Press. Patrick is the co-founder and CEO of Savi Security and lives in Los Angeles with his wife, son, and dog.
Charlie Sellars, Microsoft
Keynote Panelist — AI & Aging: Promise, Risk, and Real-World Impact
Charlie Sellars is an award-winning author, Sustainability Director for Microsoft, and self-described climate optimist. As one of the youngest directors at the company, he has overseen sustainability for both the Windows & Devices and Cloud Operations portions of Microsoft, helping launch several sustainability-forward products ranging from new Windows PCs with repairable and recycled components to the Ocean Plastic Mouse.
He has been recognized by IM100 as one of 2024’s top 100 most impactful individuals in the digital infrastructure industry. He serves as a governing member of the iMasons Climate Accord, an industry coalition united to decarbonize the digital infrastructure that underpins the next generation of cloud and AI services.
Jenna Marquard, University of Minnesota School of Nursing
Keynote Panelist – AI & Aging: Promise, Risk, and Real-World Impact
Jenna Marquard is a Professor in the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, specializes in human factors engineering and healthcare information technology. Her work focuses on designing useful and usable healthcare-related technologies for patients, families, nurses, and physicians. As a former member of the leadership team for the Massachusetts AI and Technology Collaboratory (MassAITC), she guided startups and researchers in creating technology solutions to support safe, independent aging for older adults.
Galin Jones, AI Hub, University of Minnesota
Keynote Panel Facilitator – AI & Aging: Promise, Risk, and Real-World Impact
Kari Ann Forbush, Amicus Mortis
Breakout Session — What the Dying Teach the Living: Reclaiming Presense in Dementia and Aging Care
Kari Ann Forbush is an end-of-life doula, caregiver educator, and speaker specializing in compassionate, practical care for individuals living with dementia and complex health conditions. Through her work with Amicus Mortis, she helps professional caregivers, families, and home care teams navigate the emotional and practical realities of aging, dementia, and end-of-life transitions. Kari Ann works directly with home care organizations to strengthen caregiver confidence, improve communication skills, and support meaningful connection between caregivers and the individuals they serve. Her trainings focus on real-world caregiving situations such as behavioral changes in dementia, personal care dignity, and navigating difficult conversations with families.
Shanna Eckberg, NHA, MHA, LALD, Syncara Virtual Home Care
Breakout Session — Independence in a Digital Age: Tools Every Older Adult Should Know
Shanna Eckberg, NHA, MHA, LALD, is the CEO and Founder of Syncara Virtual Home Care. She has worked in senior living for over 20 years and has held a variety of roles from Dietary Aide to CEO for a not-for-profit senior living organization. Her passion is creating opportunities for individuals to live in the environment of their choice as they age.
Joan Palmquist, Eden Prairie Housing Alliance
Breakout Session– Two People. One Home. A Win-Win:
How Home Sharing Creates Affordable Housing, Connection and Mutual Support
Joan Palmquist brings more than 30 years of marketing experience to her current work focused on affordable housing and home sharing. Her work includes the newly launched LSS Home Matching Program, a partnership between the Eden Prairie Housing Alliance and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and the first program of its kind in the state. Joan previously served six years on the board of directors of Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity and was a member of Eden Prairie’s 2020 task force that helped develop affordable housing ordinances for the city. She is also an active member of the AARP Speaker’s Team and frequently presents on topics including fraud prevention, downsizing and decluttering, brain health, and other issues affecting older adults
