Laguna Beach Seniors Announces New Program Director

Submitted by Laguna Beach Seniors:

Laguna Beach Seniors has announced Jeanine Edmond as its new Director of Programs at the Susi Q Center.

Edmond comes to Laguna from Make-a-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northeastern California where she was President and CEO, and has a 20 year history of program and executive leadership with several non-profit organizations. She brings to the position excellent financial management, volunteer recruitment and training, and experience building community partnerships as well as developing interesting and high impact programs, and she also has experience with senior issues.

“We’re very excited to welcome Jeanine to our team. Her energy to help others and her commitment to community improvement mirrors our values. We feel fortunate to have her expertise in development and general management as well to benefit Laguna Beach Seniors,” says Nadia Babayi, Executive Director for Laguna Beach Seniors.

Edmond is an organizational leader and change catalyst with a strong record of translating strategy into high-impact initiatives and financial results for nonprofit organizations. She is competent in strategic planning, process improvement, change management, program design, team leadership, and systems thinking, which will help launch Laguna Beach Seniors during this exciting time of growth.

Founded in 1975, the mission of Laguna Beach Seniors is to enhance the lives of seniors through programs and services that promote independence, wellness and community. Membership is free and there are many programs and activities to suit each individual’s interests and needs. For more information, go to www.thesusiq.org or call 949.497.2441.