Area Agency on Aging 1-B
Heather D. is a skilled professional with extensive experience in program development and community outreach for individuals with special needs and older adults. Currently serving as a Program Specialist focused on Wellness and Caregiver Services at Area Agency on Aging 1-B since April 2019, Heather has also held roles including Communications and Outreach Specialist and Philanthropy Manager, contributing to agency outreach, fundraising strategies, and educational material development. Prior experience includes serving as Director of Program Development at Team GUTS, LLC, where Heather managed adaptive recreational programs and oversaw a staff of program assistants, and as Special Needs Program Coordinator at YMCA of Metro Detroit, responsible for program recommendations and staff management. Heather holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing/Communications from Florida State University.
Area Agency on Aging 1-B
The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is a nonprofit agency responsible for services to more than 620,000 persons age 60 and older residing in Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. Through the provision of home care and community-based services, older adults are provided with options that can help maintain their health and independence in their homes and communities.