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Join CICOA for the 2026 Envision Lecture Series presented by Anthem, a professional development series focused on the urgent and timely issue of innovation in social care services.
The Care Advantage: Why CBOs are the Future of Social Care Innovation
Care is being redefined in real time. As our communities navigate the complexities of aging, disability, and the growing demands on family caregivers, the status quo is no longer enough. The question is no longer if social care must change, but who has the trust and the talent to lead that transformation.
Across the country, Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) are the ones designing the future. Rooted in relationships and lived experience, CBOs offer a unique "Care Advantage"—the ability to innovate where it matters most: in the heart of our communities.
What to Expect
In this Envision Lecture, join us for a virtual fireside chat featuring Jonathan Haag, VP of Innovation at CICOA, and Abigail Morgan, President & CEO of Direction Home. Together, they will explore how innovation takes root when leadership is close to the people it serves.
Key discussion points include:
- Proximity as a Catalyst: Why being "on the ground" allows CBOs to solve problems that larger systems miss.
- The Power of Collaboration: Moving beyond competition to create a unified ecosystem of support.
- National Perspective, Local Impact: Identifying the trends shaping the next wave of social care innovation.
- Leading from Within: How to foster a culture of creativity and hope within community-led systems.
This session is more than a presentation; it is an invitation to reimagine social care. We aren't just managing a system—we are shaping a future where care is intentional, innovative, and deeply human.
Virtual Event
Please join us for an online webinar and interactive discussion!
Speakers:
Jonathan Haag leads CICOA's innovation initiatives and champions creativity across the social care space. He believes in encouraging creative confidence at the individual level so that transformational ideas can find their roots within an organization. His CICOA highlight reel includes launching Duett, Postbook, Twain Health and INline Compliance, as well as consulting with other organizations in the Aging Network to develop their innovation strategies and launch new products.
About CICOA: CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is a trusted Central Indiana nonprofit that empowers older adults, people with disabilities and family caregivers to live independently. For over 50 years, we've provided essential services, helping individuals thrive in their homes and communities.
Abigail Morgan is the Chief Executive Officer at Direction Home Akron Canton. Her team is responsible for strategic and operational planning, provider relations, project & performance management, development, quality improvement, and new programs. She has worked with the Aging Network for 15+ years and has the privilege of working with Area Agencies on Aging all over the country. Prior to working at Direction Home, Abby held positions at the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (USAging), Administration for Community Living, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. She is a national speaker on community-integrated health networks, a trained facilitator for Organizing for Health, and Leadership Akron Graduate, Class 39.
About Direction Home: Direction Home Akron Canton is a private, non-profit organization in Ohio that helps older adults and people with disabilities thrive in the places they want to call home. With a comprehensive network of service providers, a unique person-centered approach, and over 40 years of service, Direction Home ensures clients feel safe and comfortable.
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