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LeadingAge Florida, the state’s only association that serves the entire continuum of care for seniors, elected Joel Anderson as its new Board Chair during the association’s recent convention in Orlando. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Announces Newly Elected Board of Trustees
LeadingAge Florida recognized outstanding senior living communities, employees, and residents during its 56th Annual Convention and Exposition today, held at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, July 22 – 24, 2019. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Recognizes the Best in Aging Services at Its 56th Annual Convention and Exposition
Florida continues to lead the nation in its efforts to enhance and protect Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) with passage today by the Florida Legislature of legislation that enhances the regulatory framework for CCRCs in Florida. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Lauds Passage of Continuing Care Modernization Bill
Three of the state’s leading organizations focused on the long-term care of Florida’s large and growing elderly population joined forces with legislators today to announce a new coalition aimed at placing seniors at the top of the legislative priority list. [Read more…] about Legislators, AARP, FHCA, and LeadingAge Florida Launch New Coalition for State’s Seniors
Three of the state’s leading organizations focused on the long-term care of Florida’s large and growing elderly population will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 27, at 1:00 p.m. in the Capitol to announce a new coalition aimed at placing seniors at the top of the legislative priority list. [Read more…] about Legislators, AARP, FHCA, and LeadingAge Florida to Announce New Coalition for State’s Seniors
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced today the hiring of Nick Van Der Linden as Director of Communications. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Names Nick Van Der Linden as Director of Communications
A recent report and subsequent news coverage have highlighted the lack of affordable senior housing in Broward County, an issue that is all too real for low-income seniors living in southeast Florida and throughout the state. [Read more…] about Statement from LeadingAge Florida President & CEO Steve Bahmer on Broward County’s ‘The Silver Tsunami’ Report
LeadingAge Florida honored six representatives of member communities during its 55th Annual Convention and Exposition held at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, July 29 – August 1, 2018. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Presents Awards for Excellence in Senior Living at its 55th Annual Convention and Exposition
The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) has recognized LeadingAge Florida members for their heroic efforts to care for Florida seniors in the days following Hurricane Irma, which hit Florida in September 2017. LeadingAge Florida received a Silver Power of (A)* Award for “Project Lifeline: Caring for Seniors in the Aftermath of Irma.” [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Receives National Recognition for Heroic Efforts After Irma
LeadingAge Florida, Florida’s only association representing the entire continuum of care for older adults, announced today the promotion of Dawn Jiménez to Vice President of Operations.
Ms. Jiménez joined LeadingAge Florida nearly four years ago as its Executive Operations Manager. In her new role, she is responsible for overseeing the association’s overall operations, as well as its continuing professional education and events, group purchasing, and event exhibits and sponsorships.
“Dawn has been a tremendous asset to me and to our association,” said Steve Bahmer, LeadingAge Florida President and CEO. “I’m very excited to have her join our leadership team. She is a terrific problem-solver, communicator and leader, and she will serve our members exceptionally well.”
Jiménez is a native of the San Francisco area, where she began her career in finance with the Ford Motor Company. She later moved up quickly at Triad Systems Corporation (now Epicor), where she was a National Account Manager and the Western Area Education Manager.
A graduate of St. Mary’s College in California, Jiménez earned a degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and was a member of the college’s first National Champion women’s soccer team. She lives in Tallahassee with her two daughters and her husband, Dr. Alexander Jiménez, an orchestral conductor and professor in the College of Music at Florida State University.
Established in 1963 as a Florida not-for-profit corporation, LeadingAge Florida is committed to assisting its members in achieving excellence as providers, businesses and employers. The Association provides up-to-date regulatory information, a wide variety of educational opportunities, representation before the Legislature and government agencies, group purchasing services, and opportunities for networking with peers.
