Our Story

Throughout modern history, art in its many forms has sought to address social issues, counter the harmful impact of mass media, and change our perspectives of the world. Artists have utilized visual, literary, musical, and performing arts to comment on, respond to, or advocate for change and engage communities in dialogue and consciousness raising.

Meg LaPorte and Jordan Evans created Art Against Ageism as an alliance and media platform for the purpose of identifying, amplifying, and creating artistic endeavors that confront and tackle damaging stereotypes and misperceptions about age, older adults, and being older.

We partner with organizations and other entities to create and implement strategic communications plans that utilize traditional, non-traditional, and other tactics to ensure the initiative’s effectiveness and impact.

Jordan Evans

Jordan is a dynamic advocate for creating meaningful connections in senior living. As the co-founder of Art Against Ageism, Jordan is dedicated to combating ageism through the power of art. In his current role as director of engagement and communications at Keswick, a nonprofit nursing home in Baltimore, Jordan focuses on enhancing the experience of aging through effective engagement, communications, and a deep understanding of stakeholder needs. With a background in program management, Jordan is committed to fostering a culture of empathy, cohesion, and continuous improvement through initiatives like journey mapping. Jordan’s expertise lies in transforming perceptions of aging, driving workforce development, building external relations, and using personalized communication—especially through video—to create trust and connection.

Meg LaPorte

With more than three decades of experience in nonprofit management, Meg has worn many hats in her career, the most meaningful of which have supported her quest to be a creative catalyst for change in eldercare. Over the past 24 years, she has served as managing editor of a trade magazine that served professionals who work in long-term and post-acute care, managed multiple aging services nonprofits, and directed communications and marketing for multiple eldercare organizations. After obtaining her MA in Management of Aging Services from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), she began her journey tackling ageism through artistic and creative expression by launching a variety of projects, including Age In America, a social change project that helps to dismantle stereotypes about older adults (a la Humans of New York style). In 2018, she taught a UMBC undergraduate course that served as the foundation for the concept of Art Against Ageism. From 2019 to 2021, Meg served as director of communications and marketing for The Green House Project. Since 2022, Meg has served as executive director of the Maryland Regional Direct Services Collaborative, a nonprofit that seeks to improve job quality for direct care and services professionals in the Maryland region. Recently, she helped co-create CareForce Academy, a nonprofit platform that serves direct care professionals with support, advocacy, and highly accessible educational and training opportunities.