Marjorie D. Vick-Ray
NNHS Administrator
Marjorie Vick-Ray is a passionate advocate dedicated to uplifting underserved individuals in her community. With a deep love for animals of all shapes and sizes, she finds joy in championing both people and pets alike. Known for her warm spirit and infectious laughter, Marjorie brings light, compassion, and positive energy to everything she does.
Macy Dawson
UNR Intern
Macy Dawson is a Public Health and Pre-Nursing student at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), graduating in Fall 2026. She has worked as an office assistant at her family business since 2020 and served as an EMT student for Enloe Medical Center. Macy is passionate about community health, rural healthcare access, and healthy aging initiatives, and she brings hands-on experience supporting patients and local health initiatives.
Amanda Davis
UNR Intern
Amanda is a public health major at the University of Nevada, Reno, and a new intern with the Center for Healthy Aging. She is passionate about supporting older adults and promoting aging in place. Her main focus is helping people remain healthy, independent, and connected to their communities as they age.
Growing up with her grandparents, Amanda developed a strong personal connection to older adults and gained an appreciation for the importance of family, community, and quality of life throughout the aging process. She is excited to bring her public health education and personal passion for healthy aging to the Center for Healthy Aging and looks forward to learning from and contributing to the organization’s work to add life to years.
Dr. Larry Weiss
CHA President/NNHS Volunteer
Dr. Weiss has been committed to improving the quality of life for elders for more than 45 years. In 1989, Dr. Weiss moved to Reno to take the position of Director for the Sanford Center for Aging at the University of Nevada, Reno. He held that position for 15 years prior to founding the Center for Healthy Aging. He has developed many programs for elders in our community over the past 28+ years.
He is renowned in the field of aging throughout the country and notably in our local community. Dr. Weiss’ philosophy is not to promote anti-aging, but to focus on maintaining a good quality of life until the end of life. He lives the Center for Healthy Aging’s mission: Adding life to years!
Marsy Kupfersmith
CHA Secretary/NNHS Volunteer
Since moving to Nevada in 2004 after a 30-year career as a legal secretary, Marsy has been a passionate advocate for older adults, with a special focus on affordable senior housing and community resources.
She serves as Secretary and a board member of the Senior Coalition of Washoe County and is an active member of the Nevada Housing Coalition. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she helped combat senior isolation by making weekly wellness calls through the Senior Friendly Visitor Phone Program. Through her ongoing advocacy and volunteer leadership, Marsy continues to improve the lives of older adults throughout Washoe County.
Donna Clontz
CHA Director/NNHS Volunteer
After a 23-year legal career in California, Donna retired to Reno and has devoted herself to improving the lives of older adults through advocacy, education, and volunteer leadership.
She has served in leadership roles with AARP Nevada, the Reno and Washoe County Senior Citizen Advisory Boards, and the Senior Coalition of Washoe County, where she helped establish Senior Days at the Nevada Legislature and Senior Candidate Forums. Donna also writes a monthly column for Senior Spectrum magazine, empowering older adults with the information and resources they need to age successfully in their communities.
Marta Malone
CHA Program Officer/Educational Director
Marta Malone has been an integral part of the Center for Healthy Aging since its founding in August 2008. With a deep passion for promoting healthy aging among older adults and youth, Marta brings extensive experience in developing and managing older adult and intergenerational programs.
A proud graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno (Go Pack!), Marta holds bachelor’s degrees in accounting and computer science.
When she’s not working, Marta embraces her love for the outdoors. She enjoys hiking with her dog, Juliet, exploring Nevada’s scenic backroads, and traveling to discover new adventures.