Linda Mauger has over 25 years of experience in the aging field and has held leadership roles focused on integrating telemedicine and enhancing care for older adults. She is currently leading community health integration efforts at Optimized Care Network. Previously, she was Director of the Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Ohio State University for 24 years. She has extensive community involvement in aging initiatives and organizations in Ohio.

1. Linda Mauger
1247 Kenbrook Hills Drive
Upper Arlington, Ohio 43220
614-486-7072
l.mauger@optimizedcare.net or ljmauger@yahoo.com
Professional Background
Optimized Care Network
2016 – Present
In her leadership role for community health, Linda focuses on the integration of
telemedicine across the long-term care network, to change the paradigm of care and
enhance quality of life for our most vulnerable population of older adults – combining
high tech and high touch for true person-centered care.
The Ohio State University Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology
1992 to 2016
In her capacity as Director of the Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology at Ohio State,
Linda Mauger led all Office aging education and outreach efforts. The Office is the only
formally recognized unit devoted to aging on campus.
A primary mission of the Office is the administration of the Graduate Interdisciplinary
Specialization in Aging, which provides OSU graduate and professional students with
the opportunity to gain skills and knowledge in the field of aging while pursuing their
masters, Ph.D. or professional degree.
With community partners National Church Residences and Columbus Early Learning
Centers, Linda lead the creation of the Champion Intergenerational Enrichment and
Education Center which is unique nationally due to its partnership model and position
within the academic life of a major university. Research, education and training are the
foundation of the program, fostering a high quality of care and improved quality of life for
the children and adults served. The Office of Geriatrics and Gerontology provides
administrative leadership for the Center, a university/community collaboration between
the Colleges of Medicine, Nursing and Social Work and the community partners.
The Office also serves non-traditional students through distance education programs
that offer:
• Certificate of Completion in Gerontology,
• professional development through the Topics in Gerontology Program
• continuing education in end of life care,

2. • professional development and a certificate of completion for Professional Service
Coordinators,
• health literacy education for health care providers, and
• faculty development in teaching and leadership for health professions educators.
Learn more about the Champion Intergenerational Center and the Office and its
programs by visiting https://aging.osu.edu.
Linda has focused professionally on the field of aging for nearly 25 years and has been
involved in program development and management in both corporate and public
environments for nearly 45 years.
Community Involvement
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (May 2016 – Present)
Age-Friendly Columbus Initiative / Respect, Inclusion and Social Participation
Subcommittee (three-year planning project)
OSU Total Health and Wellness Community Care, Inc. (February 2016 – Present)
Board of Directors Member
Board of Executives for Long-Term Services and Supports (May 2012 to February
2016)
Board Member / Governor’s Appointment
Continuing Education Committee Member
Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA), Board of Trustees, (April 2004 to April 2013)
Chair, Board of Trustees (2009-2012)
Vice Chair, Board of Trustees (2006-2009)
Chair, Business Development and Planning Committee (2004 to 2006)
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Central Ohio Lifelong Communities Initiative, Work Group Member (2010-2011)
City Council Member, City of Upper Arlington (2000 – 2010)
Chair, Stay UA Council Sub-Committee / Program Founder (2009)
Chair, Historic Preservation Task Force (2008-2009)
Vice President of Council (2006-2008)
Chair, Financial Planning Committee (2006)
Member, Financial Planning Committee (2003)
Council Representative, First Suburbs Consortium (2004-2007)
Council Representative, Upper Arlington Commission on Aging (2006-2007)
Council Representative, Central Ohio Municipal League (2006-2007)
Council Lead, Community Center Ballot Issue (2002)
Chair, Outreach Committee: Planning for Senior Needs (2004-2006)

3. Member, Personnel Review Committee (2006)
Chair and Member, Infrastructure Policy Committee (2005-2006)
Initiated Communications Work Group (2001)
Initiated Collaborative Beautification Project between City and OSU (2001)
Community Improvement Corporation (2008 – 2010)
Council Appointed Board Member
Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission
Regional Connections, Executive Committee Member (2003-2007)
Central Ohio First Suburbs Consortium (2001 to 2003)
1000 Friends of Central Ohio, Member (2003-2005)
Upper Arlington Rotary Club Member (2003-2004)
Upper Arlington Joint Recreation District Board Member (June 2002 to June 2003)
Unified Development Ordinance Task Force Member (June 2001 to January 2002)
Charged with developing the Unified Development Ordinance for the City of
Upper Arlington, to refine and incorporate the city’s zoning codes and subdivision
codes into a comprehensive UDO which, among other things, embraces the
mixed use concepts of the Master Plan and moves the city toward
redevelopment and revitalization of its commercial areas.
Community Vision Partnership (1998 to 2001)
Member of Pathways to the 21st Century/Community Vision Partnership,
charged with updating the Master Plan for the City of Upper Arlington,
Publicity Committee Co-Chairperson
Advocates for Upper Arlington (1997 to 2000)
Treasurer and Executive Committee Member
Upper Arlington Commission on Aging (1992 to 2000)
Chairman, Board of Trustees (1994-1998)
Chairman, Research Committee
Co-Chair, Project Design Committee, Older Adult Needs Assessment
Initiated Upper Arlington Resource Directory for Older Adults & Their Families
Initiated Getting Around: A Transportation Guide to Your Community
Initiated Home For A Lifetime Housing Resource Fair

4. Initiated A Celebration of Generations to recognize three and four generation
Upper Arlington families during Diamond Jubilee
Chris Widing For UA School Board Committee
Treasurer (1999)
Co-Chair Upper Arlington Diamond Jubilee Celebration (1994)
Neighborhood Representative for Street Light Campaign (1995)
Pleasure Guild of Childrens Hospital (1983 through 1985)
Treasurer (1985)
Costume Chairman (1983 and 1984)
Labor Day Arts Festival Volunteer
Honors
1998 Northwest Woman of the Year
Service Above Self Award – Upper Arlington Rotary
2000 Community Volunteerism Award
City of Upper Arlington
2011 Distinguished Staff Award
The Ohio State University
Upper Arlington Schools Involvement
PTO President, Barrington Elementary School
PTO Treasurer, Barrington Elementary School
Chair, School Store, Barrington Elementary School
PTO Treasurer, Jones Middle School
Senior Activities Treasurer, Upper Arlington High School
UA Dance Club Treasurer
Shakespeare Chairperson, Jones Middle School
Tradition Hall Celebration Committee, Jones Middle School
Curriculum Development Committee Member, Upper Arlington School District
School Levy Campaign Volunteer
Church Involvement
Counselor, Junior High Work Camp, Trinity United Methodist Church
Bible School Teacher, Trinity United Methodist Church
Summer and Substitute Sunday School Teacher, Trinity United Methodist Church