Catholic Charities of Southern Minnesota is pleased announce Sue Degallier as the new Active Aging Program Director.

Sue grew up in Austin, Minnesota. While attending the College of St. Teresa in Winona, she fell in love with the city – and one of its citizens, Paul.  While staying home to raise 4 children, she continued to work in her degreed field of music and spent many hours volunteering in various capacities.  These connections made her transition to Catholic Charities an easy one.

Sue started working with Active Aging’s Common Good RSVP program in December of 2013, helping individuals 55 and above with meaningful volunteer opportunities to enhance their lives and meet critical needs in their community. As an Active Aging Master Level Trainer, she is trained in several evidence-based program offerings and has led numerous programs and supported countless volunteers across Southern Minnesota.

Sue currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of WellConnect of SE MN, a collaborative effort that provides valuable partnerships with area organizations. She has built strong connections with Winona State University to involve students in the implementation of health and wellness classes, providing insight and information on working with older adults. She has been instrumental in the management and support of Catholic Charities’ VITA tax program in Winona, working to expand it to include St. Charles. She looks forward to growing the program in 2022 by incorporating pop-up sites to reach more underserved populations. Sue’s prior knowledge and experience will be a tremendous asset to the Active Aging Program, and we look forward to the creative ideas and program enhancements that she will bring to the role.