Who We Are
Friends of the Dedham Council on Aging, Inc. (FDCOA) is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to enriching the lives of Dedham's older adults and strengthening connections throughout our community. Working collaboratively with the Dedham Council on Aging, the Ames Senior Center, community partners, volunteers, and supporters, we bring people, ideas, and resources together to enhance opportunities beyond those provided through traditional public funding.
Open to all ages, we welcome people who want to connect, contribute, discover new purpose, and make a difference. Through innovative initiatives, community outreach, partnerships, fundraising, and volunteer service, we're building an increasingly vibrant organization with an enduring impact on Dedham seniors and the community we share.
Our Accomplishments
Meet our Leadership Team
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Michael Marks
PRESIDENT
Mike brings decades of business, educational, and leadership experience to the Friends, with a particular talent for bringing people, ideas, and resources together around a common purpose. His background spans marketing, strategy, project management, training, technology, and innovation. As President, he encourages new ideas, builds community partnerships, injects momentum, and helps transform possibilities into initiatives that enrich the lives of Dedham seniors while creating meaningful opportunities for others to become involved.
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Kim Campia
VICE-PRESIDENT
Kim brings extensive fundraising, administrative, and volunteer experience to the Friends. Her many years of leadership with the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, at both the local and state levels, have given her valuable experience organizing activities, raising funds for charitable causes, and working with volunteers. She brings that experience to the Friends through her active involvement in events, fundraising efforts, and community initiatives, helping turn ideas into action and strengthening the volunteer spirit behind our work.
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Paula Murray
TREASURER + ACTING CLERK
Paula brings years of experience in financial record keeping, bookkeeping, tax preparation, organization, planning, coaching, and training to her leadership role with the Friends. As Treasurer and Acting Clerk, she helps keep our organization on course by overseeing financial, fiduciary, and administrative responsibilities while providing thoughtful guidance across our activities. Paula injects confidence and enthusiasm into everything we undertake.
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Joe Silvi
SOCIAL MEDIA STRATEGIST
Joe brings communication, advocacy, and community engagement to his role as Social Media Strategist for the Friends. He manages our presence on Facebook and Instagram while serving as an enthusiastic advocate for the organization throughout the senior community. Joe originated the Friends Connect Newsletter and continues to play an important role in its development and distribution, helping us reach, inform, and connect with older adults throughout Dedham. His enthusiasm and commitment help amplify our message and extend our presence throughout the community.
About our Logo
Our logo embodies the supportive embrace of Dedham’s senior community, encircled by our name to symbolize strong bonds of friendship. Created through advanced AI tools and refined by a professional designer, this versatile design proudly represents our mission with a balance of modern technology and human touch.