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Meet Linda Madani
Kathy Fedorko • Feb 24, 2026
When Home Becomes Care: Linda Madani on Design, Aging, and Dignity The seeds of Linda Madani’s interior design career were sown early. Growing up in New Hampshire, Linda’s father was a real estate developer who repurposed spaces, such as old mills, schools and hydro stations into housing, offices and restaurants....
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Nancy Becker: Building Community, Changing Systems, and Leading with HeartHow a young woman from the Bronx became New Jersey’s trailblazing advocate for ethics, women’s leadership, and community...
Deb Pillow, originally from Michigan and with a background in teaching and storytelling, found her perfect fit in GrandPals after moving to Princeton from Arizona just two-and-a-half years ago....
Bob Swierczek, a United States Navy veteran, resides in Princeton, where he selflessly dedicates his time to various volunteer roles. He serves as a crossing guard for the police department,...
Christine Piatek was a GrandPal at Littlebrook School before the pandemic and eagerly rejoined when the program returned in full swing. Before retiring, she worked as a public sector lawyer specializing...
Frances: A heart full of dance and joy in Princeton
We’ve had the pleasure of seeing Frances at the Suzanne Patterson Building’s Nutrition Program, and we’ve also loved watching her dance wonderfully...
Frank McBrearity is pursuing a degree in MGA (Master’s of Grandparent Administration) and spreading joy one fist bump at a time.
I believe I am making good progress toward my Masters in Grandparent...
Embracing Life and Connections: The Story of a Global Adventurer in Princeton
Meet Patrick Ryan, a spirited Princetonian whose adventurous spirit and love for life have taken him all over the...
Rosetta Bruce: Embracing community and connection
“I’m Rosetta Bruce. For many years, I’ve been involved with the Center for Modern Aging Princeton. Hosting lunches and gathering wonderful women...
Leadership in action: Suzanne Ngo-Mandong and the global fight for equity
EmpowerHer, a series amplifying the voices of transformative women, welcomed Suzanne Ngo-Mandong to its stage to discuss...
Rhythms and Roots: A Musical Journey with Nick
Khruangbin, A Global Musical Journey
As part of our ongoing Rhythms and Roots series, this October, Nick brings us Khruangbin, a Texas-based band...
