About TechSmart
Technology Training Designed to Promote Confidence, Well-Being and Inclusion for Seniors
Our Mission:
To improve the health and well-being of seniors and older adults through technology training.
We believe educating our seniors on how to engage with today’s technology will promote a happier, healthier and longer life by enabling connection, confident independence and lifelong learning.
Established in 2012 as BH Technology Group, TechSmart for Seniors is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the health, wellbeing and life expectancy of older adults in Greater Atlanta through the use of technology.
We believe teaching our community’s older citizens how to use technology and engage in today’s digital world will promote a happier, healthier and longer life by minimizing social isolation and loneliness, maintaining independence, and remaining mentally active.
How We’re Doing!
Courses Available
Seniors Trained
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Satisfied Students
Leadership Team
2024 was a year of incredible progress for TechSmart and the seniors we serve. We reached 1,713 seniors through our programs and shared valuable information in over 220+ workshops. But imagine what we could achieve with your help!
We’re dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors, and we’re looking for passionate volunteers and supporters to join our mission. Together, we can build a brighter future for our senior community.
Get involved today!
Daniel Kolawole
Executive Director
Emily Snyder
Community Impact Manager
David Oblinger
Lead TechSmart Instructor
Rachel Stuve
TechSmart Instructor
Marty Dorfman
TechSmart Instructor
Jodi Bogen
TechSmart Instructor
Sandra McGill
TechSmart Instructor
Board of Directors
Paige Barry
DefenseStorm
Board Chair
Suzanne Nicol
Sales Advocate
Board Member
Christopher Lang
Privacy Officer at UPS
Board Member
Charlie Dino
CSO at Acquire Tek
Board Member
Aaron Salley
Dir. Cloud & Infrastructure at Rollins
Board Member
Felicia Turner
Chief Administrative Officer at CenterPoint IT
Board Member
Jason Lannen
Director at Turnkey Compliance
Board Member
Kevin McBride
Representative at Curve Dental
Board Member
Emeritus Board Member
Becoming TechSmart for Seniors
Jane Ratliff founded BlueHair Technology Group in 2012, inspired by her mother’s struggles with technology. Witnessing her mother’s frustration with digital devices revealed a critical need for senior-focused technology education. Under Jane‘s leadership, BHT developed specialized teaching methodologies for adults over 60, particularly women, combining technical knowledge with patient, jargon-free instruction in a supportive environment. For seven years, the organization helped countless seniors gain digital independence, strengthen family connections, and navigate online safety. Though Jane retired in 2019, her vision continues through the organization’s evolution into TechSmart for Seniors, preserving the mission of making technology accessible and empowering for older adults.