Everything starts with a single idea. Since 2008, Ann Lippel has dedicated herself to ensuring that older residents have the resources, services, skills, and confidence to age in place in the communities they love. First as President of the Montclair Senior Citizen’s Advisory Committee, then as President of the Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place, Ms. Lippel has spent over a decade championing senior activism, promoting age-friendly initiatives, and driving programs designed to address significant gaps in public policy. In 2023, she was honored with the Montclair NAACP Julian Barnes Community Service Award.

president@montclaircollective.org

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

vp@montclaircollective.org

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

townshipseniordirector@montclaircollective.org

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.

treasurer@montclaircollective.org

Retired from a 40-plus year career in public relations working with top toy companies including Mattel and Fisher-Price, as well as major consumer products companies. She worked with Sesame Workshop and spearheaded the campaign that established Tickle Me Elmo as a cultural icon. She brings a history of social justice work and community organizing from her post-graduate years. Upon retirement, she joined SCAC as secretary.  She also works with the UUCM Undoing Racism team. A founding member of Montclair Gateway to Aging in Place, she has helped execute the Campaign to Vaccination, registering more than 100 senior residents of Montclair. She helped establish the SmartSenior SmartTech program featuring peer-to-peer coaching in digital competency. She has been a strong voice in the community advocating for the services and programs modern agers need to age in place.

pr@montclaircollective.org

Katherine Nicholas is a dedicated community leader and advocate with a lifelong commitment to education, mentorship, and service. Raised in Montclair, New Jersey, Katherine attended Montclair Public Schools before earning her GED through the Montclair Neighborhood Development Corporation’s Adult School. She furthered her education at Essex County College, obtaining an Associate of Science degree, followed by a Bachelor of Arts from Columbia Union College in Maryland. She later earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Rutgers University.

For over four decades, Katherine devoted her career to the Montclair Child Development Center, where she served in various capacities, including Assistant Teacher, Parent Center Coordinator, Assistant Director, and ultimately Director, before retiring in 2010.

Katherine is an active member of Bright Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where she serves on the Deacon Board. She has led numerous community workshops focusing on positive self-image, parenting, and support for battered women and teenage mothers. Her commitment to community service extends to her leadership roles in multiple organizations.

secretary@montclaircollective.org