Area Agency on Aging Personnel

  • Loretta Hudson

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    aging@centurytel.net
    (318) 387-0535 ext: 203

    Plans overall development and administration for all programs, under direction of Board of Directors; Responsible for resource development, fund raising, community relations, fiscal management, budgeting, personnel management, staff development, monitoring of programs, reporting, and compliance with all federal and state laws.

  • Diane Gaines

    ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/PLANNER

    (318) 387-0535 ext: 205

    Acts as assistant to Director for purposes of preparation of the Area Plan and changes thereto; Assists in the monitoring and assessment of programs; Maintains all contracts; Coordinates calendar of events and activities; Writes grants in search of additional funding resources; Maintains communications and reporting for all grant monies, including United Way and City of Monroe; Monitors all programs to assure compliance with GOEA requirements.

  • Geraldine Banks

    (318) 387-0535 ext:

    Coordinates Outreach Service for agency, including scheduling home visits in order to assess clients’ needs and eligibility; Responsible for data entry and units of service reports for Outreach, Re-Assessments, Wellness, and Recreation programs.

  • Missy Doiron

    HOME DELIVERED MEALS COORDINATOR

    (318) 387-0535 ext: 211

    Coordinates Meals on Wheels program, including supervision of 5 delivery drivers; Maintains database of MOW program clients; Responsible for Data Entry relative to reporting units of service for MOW program.

  • Nancy Gray

    OUTREACH COORDINATOR

    (318) 387-0535 ext: 212

    Coordinates Congregate Meals program, including supervision of 11 dining site managers; Maintains database of Congregate Meals program clients; Responsible for Data Entry relative to reporting units of service for Congregate Meals program.

  • Ernest Jackson

    CHIEF CUSTODIAN

    (318) 387-0535 ext: 999

    Head Custodian for Senior Center and COA; Responsible for supervision of Assistant Custodian; Responsible for special events preparation in Senior Center; Responsible for maintaining facilities.

  • Vanessa Jenkins

    HOMEMAKER PROGRAM COORDINATOR

    (318) 387-0535 ext: 208

    Coordinates Homemaker Program, including supervision of 4 Homemakers; Maintains database of Homemaker program clients; Responsible for Data Entry relative to reporting units of service for Homemaker program.

  • Brenda Murphy

    TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR

    (318) 387-0535 ext: 201

    Coordinates Transportation program, including supervision of 6 Van drivers; Maintains database of Transportation program clients; Responsible for Data Entry relative to reporting units of service for Transportation program.

  • Stacey Pailette

    FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM

    (318) 387-0535 ext: 207

    Coordinates National Family Caregiver Support Program, including supervision of sub-contracted service provider; Maintains database of NFCSP clients; Responsible for Data Entry relative to reporting units of service for NFCSP; Responsible for Outreach and Client Re-Assessment for NFCSP.

  • Mary “Til” Smelser

    (318) 387-0535 ext: 999

    Receptionist for Senior Center; Responsible for answering and routing all calls to intended recipient; Provides reports to program coordinators relative to Wellness and Recreation activities in Senior Center.

  • George Smith

    (318) 387-0535 ext: 999

    Assistant Custodian for Senior Center and COA; Assists Head Custodian in daily duties of maintaining facilities, including preparation for special events.

Dr. Jack Digangi, Nutritionist/Dietitian

(318) 387-0535

Ouachita Council on Aging Personnel

Matthew Jackson – Assistant Custodian

Nancy Gray – Outreach Coordinator (Ext 212)

Ernest Jackson – Chief Custodian

Vanessa Jenkins – Homemaker Program Coordinator (Ext 208)

Brenda Murphy – Transportation Coordinator (Ext 201)

Stacey Pailette – Family Caregiver Support Program (Ext 207)

Melissa Doiron – Home Delivered Meals Coordinator (Ext 211)

Loretta Hudson – Congregate Meals Coordinator (Ext 213)

Lea Jones – Site Manager for Senior Center (Ext 215)

Ruby Sistrunk – Receptionist (Ext 200)

Marilyn Bolden – Receptionist (Ext 216)