Aging Well Expo - San Mateo, Jan 28 2026
We fell in love with the venue and even more with the seniors at Belle Haven Community Center. Our Aging Well Expo brought together seniors, caregivers, providers, and community leaders for a morning centered on access, education, and connection.
Hosted by Omatochi in collaboration with the Urban League of Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the event created space for meaningful conversations around aging well and coordinated care.
The program opened with a warm welcome and event overview from Deka Dike, CEO of Omatochi, alongside Urban League Bay Area leader Ken Maxey, who helped set the tone for a collaborative and engaging morning. Attendees were encouraged to explore provider tables, connect with partners, and take part in the interactive energy that defines the Aging Well Expo experience, including Omatochi’s signature banana dance, which brought laughter and movement to the room early on.
A special highlight of the morning was celebrating Ken Maxey’s birthday, as seniors filled the room with love, blessings, and a heartfelt birthday chorus. Our CalAIM Provider Panel, featuring Camille Cooley from Kaiser Permanente, Bella Bunkers from Mom’s Meals, and Enoc Bermudez from Omatochi, shared practical insights on how Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports work together to help seniors access meals, healthcare coordination, and wraparound services. The panel discussion and audience Q&A underscored the importance of collaboration in supporting independence and improving health outcomes for older adults.
The conversation continued with a Financial Fraud Prevention presentation led by Alex Cadenas from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, offering practical guidance to help seniors stay informed, aware, and protected.
We were especially grateful for the leadership and support of Supervisor Lisa Gauthier. From securing Spanish interpreter services and supporting outreach efforts, to connecting providers offering valuable senior resources and personally attending the event, her involvement was felt at every level and helped make the Expo more inclusive, accessible, and impactful.
The event concluded with raffle prizes, lunch, tabling, and continued conversation, along with hugs and happy moments, reinforcing the power of partnership and community-centered care. We’re also deeply grateful to BluePath Health for sponsoring lunch and to our Omatochi team for supporting the event in every way possible.
This San Mateo stop was a strong reminder that when organizations, leaders, and communities come together, meaningful impact follows.
This is what community looks like.
This is what aging well looks like.