Cindy Trish, MBA, Executive Director
Organizational leadership, partnership development, financial stewardship, and strategic execution define Cindy Trish’s role as Executive Director of Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard. She leverages more than 35 years of experience in marketing research, communications, and strategic planning—much of it focused on health insurers, providers, and services serving older adults—to strengthen collaboration and community impact. As founder of her own Silicon Valley agency for 15 years and a leader within international firms, she honed skills in stakeholder engagement, cross-sector alignment, and results-driven implementation. She advances HAMV’s mission by building durable partnerships and translating strategy into measurable outcomes for the Island’s older adults. A Vineyard resident for over two decades, she lives in Edgartown.
"Healthy Aging is something that matters to all of us, regardless of our current age, and I am so pleased to be able to contribute to making Martha's Vineyard an aging-friendly island."
Lauren Bagnall, BS, Associate Director
As Associate Director of Healthy Aging Martha's Vineyard, I’m honored to serve the island community that raised me. Growing up on Martha’s Vineyard gave me a deep love for this place and the people who make it so special. Before stepping into this role, I worked at Emory University as a Well-Being Specialist, where I focused on the social determinants of health and helping people thrive in all aspects of their lives. I’m passionate about supporting our older adults and strengthening the connections and resources that help our community age well together.
“My work has always been about showing up for people. Listening, building connections, and making sure everyone feels supported and valued. Being able to do that here on Martha’s Vineyard, is a responsibility I care deeply about”
Ann Raymond, Mobility Manager
Ann Raymond first discovered Martha’s Vineyard as a teenager in the 1980s, when she spent her summers working at Robin’s Fudge and Candy to help pay for college. After graduation, she made the Island her home, raising a family and beginning what would become a lifelong career devoted to supporting older adults.
With more than 20 years of experience in the home care industry, Councils on Aging, consulting, and advocacy, Ann brings deep expertise and compassion to her work. Since returning to the Vineyard full-time three years ago, she has served as an advocate and outreach coordinator, helping connect older residents with essential services and resources. Her extensive background in transportation and mobility support makes her a natural fit for her new role as Mobility Manager at Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard.
Ann is delighted to continue serving the Island community she has long called home.
“I’m delighted to be part of Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard and passionate about helping older adults stay connected and independent. Access to reliable transportation opens the door to living a full and engaged life on the Island.”
Karen Tewhey, Vineyard Vision Fellow
Karen moved to Oak Bluffs in 2016 after being a seasonal resident for several decades. She is the founder and former Executive Director of Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard, a nonprofit providing housing and shelter to residents who face homelessness. Prior to moving to the Vineyard, she was involved in developing and administering educational and mental health programs for at risk youth and adolescents in Boston, Lowell, Southeast MA and Pioneer Valley. She served as the first Associate Commissioner of Quality and Workforce Development at the MA Department of Early Education and Care. Karen has extensive experience with grant writing and strategic planning.
Karen is a Board member of Island Housing Trust and active on several Oak Bluffs committees. She is fortunate to have her daughter and granddaughters living on the Vineyard and enjoys being engaged in many community activities.
"I’m excited about having the opportunity to work at Healthy Aging and research the impact of volunteerism in the community. Healthy Aging is a vital and expanding nonprofit that continues to have a very positive effect on the lives of many older adults on the Island."
Diane Abbot, Project Coordinator
Diane has 30 years’ experience in nonprofit administration working on the Vineyard.
She also designed and was the general contractor for her house on the hill in Oak
Bluffs.
Diane lived on the Island for fifty years before moving to Westport, Massachusetts
where she currently resides with her husband Chris and Tigger, a Wheaten Terrier.
Diane recently designed and is now in the process of building an accessory apartment
to her current house, so that in the future she and her husband can age-in-place with
their son and daughter-in-law living in the main house.
“Healthy Aging MV is doing important work and I look forward to contributing to the
Home Safety Modification Program and the many Islanders who will benefit.”