Our Staff and Board

Board of Directors

Maureen Polimadei

Maureen Polimadei

Board Chair

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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.

Lisa Nicholas

Treasurer

Tracy Myers

Tracy Myers

Board Member

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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

Angela Amoroso

Board Member

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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.

Our staff

Kemi Barnes

Administration

KemiB@silverageyoga.org

Laird Broadfield

IT Minion

LairdB@silverageyoga.org

Kelly Fisher

Bookkeeper

kellyf@silverageyoga.org

Veronica Baker

Grant Writer

Veronicagrants@outlook.com

Hana Pepin

Consultant

HanaP@silverageyoga.org

Sara Baum Smith

Teacher Coordinator

Our SAYCO Teachers

  • Andrea Abney
  • Holly Arber
  • Sharon Bell
  • Helena Bray
  • Roberta Bucher
  • Michelle Bulda
  • Veronique Cometti
  • Bernadette Conway
  • Jean DiCarlo-Wagner
  • Sara Ferrer
  • Rhonda Geske
  • Naem Kempsey
  • Danyll Monroe
  • Penni Murphy
  • Barbara Murray
  • Tracy Myers
  • Tomoko Nakawaki
  • Terri Rucker
  • Karly Snell
  • Cathy Spatuzzi
  • Joan Thomas Goodman
  • Kelly Wesseln
  • Butch Whitmore
  • Shelley Wu
  • Elizabeth Young
Silver Age Yoga founders Frank and Serpil Iszak

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.