Celebrating On Lok PACEpartners

At On Lok, we often talk about our roots in 1971 and our role as the founders of the PACE model. But there is another milestone currently making headlines: On Lok PACEpartners is celebrating TWO DECADES of impact!

To celebrate On Lok PACEpartners' 20th anniversary, a recent feature in EIN Presswire spotlights our consulting arm’s incredible evolution from a localized effort to a national powerhouse driving PACE growth in 2026!

Meet the Leaders Driving National Growth

The success of PACEpartners is built on the expertise of a specialized team that lives and breathes PACE operations every day.

• Sandy Rodgers, Director:

  With over 30 years of healthcare experience, Sandy serves as the primary strategic advisor for our national partners, specializing in executive leadership and multi-site expansion to help organizations launch sustainable programs.

• Lori Frank, Director of Operational Excellence:

  Bringing more than 20 years of PACE-specific experience, Lori is our lead expert in operational readiness and program design, ensuring that new sites meet the highest standards of interdisciplinary care and regulatory compliance.

• Melanie Cappel, Project Manager and PACE Consultant:

  Melanie focuses on the vital work of market assessment and census growth, providing the referral strategies and enrollment workflows necessary to help programs reach and serve more eligible seniors.

Why This Milestone Matters to All of Us

While many of us work directly with seniors in our Bay Area centers, PACEpartners takes that same On Lok excellence and exports it across the country. Whether it’s a new program launching in Florida or an existing one expanding in New York, the PACEpartners team ensures that On Lok’s high standards for dignity, independence, and quality care are the blueprint for others to follow.

Crucially, PACEpartners not only protects On Lok’s legacy, PACEpartners protects our future. By establishing On Lok as the gold standard for consulting nationwide, the team ensures our organization remains at the forefront of the aging-at-home movement. This national influence allows us to shape policy, advocate for the PACE model at the highest levels, and diversify our impact, ensuring that On Lok continues to lead the industry for the next 50 years and beyond.

A Message of Gratitude

As Sandy Rodgers notes in the article: “With new states exploring PACE expansion and existing programs seeking to strengthen their operations, the need for experienced guidance has never been more critical.”

This 20-year milestone is a testament to the hard work of the PACEpartners team, but it is also a reflection of the excellence we provide here at home. It is the success of our local programs that gives PACEpartners the credibility to lead the nation.

Learn more:

You can read the full article here. We also encourage you to reach out to a member of the team to learn how PACEpartners works with clients across the U.S. and hear more about the impact they are making coast-to-coast!