The Florida Association of Area Agencies on Aging (F4A) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Bretz, MSW as its new President. A Tallahassee resident since 1991, she attended Florida State University’s College of Social Work where she earned her undergraduate and graduate degree. She has been employed with Advantage Aging Solutions for over 27 years and was appointed Executive Director in 2014. The F4A is comprised of leaders of the eleven Area Agencies on Aging in Florida who work closely with the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) to streamline access to programs and services for seniors and their caregivers.
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