Silver Age Yoga Community Outreach, a 501(c)(3) organization helping seniors live better lives
Our Staff and Board
Cathy Spatuzzi (Board Chair)
Fitness and Yoga Instructor
CathyS@silverageyoga.org
Since she was a young girl growing up in Ohio, Chairman Cathy Spatuzzi has been a very physically active person. Her parents taught her to swim at the age of two, always outdoors playing in the snow in winter and swimming in the pool in the summer. She marched as a majorette in junior and senior band. Exercise and her yoga practice kept her strong during her 20-year career as a Flight Attendant. Cathy realized she wanted to learn more and support others in being healthy. In 2006 she earned her 200 HR Yoga Certification and continued with additional training and certification in Silver Age Yoga to address seniors’ needs. She currently teaches fitness with private clients and Silver Age Yoga on Zoom.
Cathy knows that exercise creates feelings of happiness, a reduction in stress and can provide relief from depression, pain, and anxiety. She loves hearing her students exclaim “I sleep through the night!” and “It doesn’t hurt anymore!”
Barbara Chenault-Miller (Board Secretary)
Senior Principal Project Management Analyst at Northrop Grumman Corporation
Barbara was a yoga student of SAYCO founders Frank and Serpil Iszak. Barbara joined the SAYCO Board in 2009 when asked by Frank Iszak. She derive much pleasure and gratitude serving on the SAYCO Board of Directors. It gives me the opportunity to give back to the community and pay it forward.
Maureen Polimadei (Board Member)
Director of Individual Giving
Professional Affiliations: Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank
Maureen has worked in the non-profit sector her entire career – development, volunteer management and community relations. Her volunteer work spans many years and many roles. She has served as a scholarship reader for her alma mater, the University of San Diego, for the local chapter of Soroptimist International, and for the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). She has also served as a mentor for a junior development professional through AFP. Her board service includes San Diego Friends of Park and Recreation Foundation, SuperFood Drive (now Leah’s Pantry) and the University City High School Booster Club. Maureen loves the beach, a good workout at the gym, live music, exploring San Diego’s many restaurants and happy hours, and spending time with friends and family.
Tracy Myers (Board Member)
SAYCO yoga instructor, Encinitas Library, since 2015
Former local business owner, San Diego Chapter Chair, Women Presidents Organization since 2000
Original Founder, The Art Institute of California, a private college that launched many creative careers in digital arts, advertising and marketing, sold to a publicly traded company, San Diego Chapter Chair, Women Presidents Organization since 2000, SAYCO yoga instructor, Encinitas Library, since 2015, holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Radio, TV and Film from San Diego Sate University
Angela Amoroso (Board Member)
Founder & Executive Director, Scripps Performing Arts Academy
Creator of “Experience the Good” – A Resiliency Curriculum for Youth
San Diego, California | ScrippsBallet.com
Angela Amoroso is honored to serve on the Silver Age Yoga board. A visionary educator and lifelong advocate for whole-person wellness, she brings over 40 years of experience integrating emotional well-being, artistic expression, and community engagement.
As Founder and Executive Director of Scripps Performing Arts Academy, Angela has empowered generations through original works and arts education. Her latest initiative, Experience the Good, supports youth mental health through mindfulness and performing arts.
Angela and her husband, Drew Skinner, co-founded Isabella’s Giraffe Club to support NICU families and offer grief resources. They’ve co-authored Surrounded by Angels and frequently speak at medical and wellness symposiums.
Angela has served on several nonprofit boards and has received numerous awards for her leadership and community impact. She is passionate about supporting Silver Age Yoga’s mission to enhance the lives of older adults through mindful movement and connection.
Staff
Kemi Barnes (Administration) KemiB@silverageyoga.org
Bobbie Marciante, Maria Mazzi, Jennifer Mencher, Danyll Monroe, Lydia Morales, Penni Murphy, Barbara Murray, Tracy Myers, Rebecca Nagorski, Lisa Olszanski, Terri Rucker, Melanie Schwab, Terry Snow, Cathy Spatuzzi, Evelyn Teich, Butch Whitmore, Shelley Wu, Elizabeth Young.
Our Founders
In 2003, Frank and Serpil Iszak recognized a need for a different type of yoga that would meet the special health needs of seniors. They designed an entirely new style of yoga. This yoga is based upon the principles of geriatric science emphasizing the health-enhancing benefits.
