Meet The Senior Associates Team

Cathy Turner - Director Health Promotion & Senior Health Department

Cathy has worked at Virginia Hospital Center for over 30 years. She has a Masters Degree in Health Fitness Management and is an ACE Certified fitness instructor.  She is passionate about helping seniors stay healthy.  She presents wellness lectures to the community and corporate sector and teaches several fitness classes.  Cathy started managing the Lifeline program at VHC in 1999 and since then has installed hundreds of subscribers.  She has seen first hand how Lifeline has helped subscribers and brought valuable peace of mind to family members.  Cathy currently serves on the board of Arlington Neighborhood Village and the Virginia Foundation for Healthy Youth.  She also represents the hospital on the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance.

Kate Chutuape - Manager Senior Health

Kate joined Virginia Hospital Center in 2019.  With a public health background, Kate previously worked at PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) and now works on all of the programs and services offered by VHC's Senior Health Department.  Kate loves finding ways to help older adults live safely, independently and joyfully in the community.  Kate also enjoys collaborating with community partners and connecting people to helpful resources.  Kate is a Commissioner on the Arlington County Commission on Aging.

Blanca Cali - Assistant Manager Senior Health

Blanca joined the Senior Health team in 2017.  She served in the U.S. Marine Corps and received a Masters in Gerontology from George Mason University.  Blanca is passionate about helping older adults improve their quality of life and helping them stay active.  She supports the Lifeline medical alert program and leads the WalkFit mall walking program on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Stephanie Gilliam - Administrative Coordinator 

Stephanie is responsible for the efficient operation of the Health Promotion and Senior Health Departments.  When you call for assistance, Stephanie is probably the one answering the phone.  She manages many financial aspects of the department including billing for Lifeline, community wellness and Senior Associates.  She assists with registrations and confirmations for all of the programs offered in the two departments. Stephanie has a certification in Medical Administration and is also a certified Nursing Assistant and Movement Coach.