Inspiring Stories
We believe that trainers are the reason why the Senior Planet experience is so special! Each highly-skilled trainer has a unique story of what brought them to Senior Planet and why they love helping older adults integrate technology into their lives in new and innovative ways. Explore interviews with a few Senior Planet trainers below.
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Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Umme Mahmud
Meet Umme Mahmud— a Senior Planet trainer in NYC with a passion for helping people reach their goals!
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Sue-May Lin
Meet Sue-May Lin — a Senior Planet trainer in California who makes artisanal chocolates in her free time — and learn how she's celebrating Lunar New Year!
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Johnny Hernandez
Meet Johnny Hernandez, a Senior Planet trainer in San Antonio who marches to the beat of his own drum with his band, the Shady Blades.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Nathan Swan
Meet Nathan Swan, a Senior Planet trainer in the North Country with a fondness for coffee and funny cat memes.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Andrea Hancock
Andrea Hancock is all about spreading joy - as cabaret style entertainer “Seniorita Sunshine” and as a Senior Planet trainer.
En Español
Conozca al nuevo Director del Centro: Cesar Mendez Rijo
En enero, Senior Planet abrirá un nuevo centro en Miami. Conozca al nuevo Director del Centro de Miami: Cesar Mendez Rijo.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the New Center Manager: Cesar Mendez Rijo
In January, Senior Planet will open a brand-new center - in Miami! Meet the new Miami Center Manager: Cesar Mendez Rijo.
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Meet the Trainer: Brian Rapsey
When Brian Rapsey joined Senior Planet from AARP, he instantly fell in love with teaching technology to older adults.
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Meet the Trainer: Debbie Peebles
Senior Planet trainer Debbie Peebles, a scuba diver and tap dancer in Colorado, decided retirement wasn't for her.
En Español
Conoce a la entrenadora: Betty Carnevale Guerrero
La entrenadora Betty Carnevale Guerrero comparte las alegrías de ayudar a las personas mayores a superar su "miedo a la tecnología".
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Meet the Trainer: Betty Carnevale Guerrero
Trainer Betty Carnevale Guerrero shares the joys of helping seniors get over their "technology fear."
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Meet the Trainer: Sharlitta Nipper
Senior Planet trainer Sharlitta Nipper taps her 16 years as an IT trainer to help Senior Planet participants pursue their purpose via technology.
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Meet the Trainer: May To
Senior Planet Trainer May To shares her inspirational attitude towards her work...and why life is like a tessellation origami.
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Meet the Trainer: Jeanette Giancaspro
The leader of our Creative Creations Discussion Group has some special insights about creativity for National Crafts Month.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Josy Delaney
For American Heart Month, Senior Planet Participant-turned-Trainer Josy Delany discusses women’s heart health, and the joys of Tai Chi.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Ying Cheng
Ying Cheng, trainer for Senior Planet from AARP, talks about teaching programs in Mandarin and a special class for the Lunar New Year.
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Meet the Trainer: Pat Whitty
“I really want to do whatever I can to help people view aging as an opportunity – not a problem.”
En Español
Conoce al entrenador: Cas Castro
Cas Castro, entrenador físico de Senior Planet, habla sobre Morning Stretch, su horóscopo y kung fu.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Cas Castro
Cas Castro, fitness trainer for Senior Planet, talks about Morning Stretch, his horoscope and kung fu.
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Meet the Trainer: Gloria Barksdale
Gloria Barksdale is a self-described Virginia farm girl who reinvented herself into an IT wizard and teacher/trainer for Senior Planet.
En Español
Conoce a la entrenadora: Michelle Sanchez
Michelle Sanchez, entrenadora de tecnología para Senior Planet en NYC, habla sobre su trabajo, su herencia y el Club de español.
Inspiring Stories
Meet the Trainer: Michelle Sanchez
Michelle Sanchez, technology trainer for Senior Planet in NYC, talks about her work, her heritage, and the Spanish Club.
Inspiring Stories