Sound Generations presents a panel discussion…
The first in a series of important community discussions on the challenges
faced by older adults navigating our behavioral health systems
Monday, September 21, 2026 at 6:30pm
The Wyncote Forum at Town Hall Seattle
Moderated by: Jams Stuivenga, Clinical Supervisor
Geriatric Regional Assessment Team (GRAT), Sound Generations
Our expert panelists
Traci Adair
Policy and Community Engagement Lead
King County Older Adults and Healthy Aging
Traci Adair is a seasoned leader in equity-driven aging and disability services, with extensive experience connecting systems for older adults with behavioral health needs. She currently oversees investments and partnerships that expand access to community-informed services for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
Dr. Someireh Amirfaiz
Founder and Executive Director
New Americans Alliance for Policy and Research
Dr. Amirfaiz has been a leader in the nonprofit sector for over 25 years. She comes to her work at NAAPR as both an advocate and a mental health professional who has trained clinicians on the provision of culturally responsive mental health services to refugees. She is also a published researcher with a special focus on refugees.
Hazel Boado
Director of Aging and Adult Services
Asian Counseling and Referral Service
Hazel G. Boado is a nonprofit executive with more than a decade leading equity-centered healthcare and care quality advancement.
In her current role at ACRS, she advances culturally and linguistically responsive care for Asian and NH/PI older adults – integrating strategic planning, operational excellence, and cultural competency.
Mason Lowe
Deputy Director
Pike Place Market
Senior Center &
Food Bank
Mason Lowe has more than 15 years of experience supporting and delivering services to older adults at the Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank. PMSC-FB is a pioneer in offering senior center programming to seniors experiencing homelessness and living on little or no income, with the goal of equitable access to resources for healthy aging.