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 founded Art Against Ageism to create artistic endeavors that confront and tackle damaging stereotypes and misperceptions about aging and being older.

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

Jordan Evans

With more than a decade in the field of aging services, Jordan Evans is a dynamic advocate for creating meaningful connections among senior living professionals.

Evans’ skills and experience center on improving engagement, communications, and a deep understanding of stakeholder needs. With a background in program management, he is committed to fostering a culture of empathy, cohesion, and continuous improvement through initiatives like journey mapping.

His 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.

When he’s not building programs that bring people together, Jordan spends his free time outdoors at At Last Farm, his Maryland farm, working with horses. He is currently pursuing graduate studies in Gerontology at Virginia Commonwealth University.

Meg LaPorte

Meg LaPorte is a communications strategist, writer, and social impact leader with more than three decades of managing nonprofits, turning ideas into action, and championing innovative models of care in aging services.

As a passionate storyteller, Meg is devoted to elevating the voices and experiences of older adults and direct care professionals through advocacy, research, and writing. 

In addition to consulting, Meg serves as executive director of the Maryland Regional Direct Services Collaborative, where she leads initiatives to improve job quality and strengthen the direct are workforce. 

She holds a master’s degree in aging services management from the Erickson School of Aging Studies at the University of Maryland Baltimore County

Meg began her journey tackling ageism through artistic and creative expression by launching 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, now part of AgingIN. She continues to consult with AgingIN in a communications and marketing capacity.