Professor Elected Vice Chair of SoFIA Advisory Council

Alina M. Perez, J.D., M.P.H., LCSW, a professor at the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences in the Department of Health Science, was elected vice chair for the Advisory Council of the South Florida Institute on Aging (SoFIA) , https://www.thesofia.org/.

SoFIA, formerly known as Impact Broward, is a nonprofit organization focused on providing equitable and quality services to the aging community and their families in South Florida.

SoFIA engages older adult volunteers who will assist with services virtually and in person to offer services to seniors and caregivers by providing companionship to isolated individuals, veterans, and military families as well as support to community centers. They also provide technical training to help seniors navigate the digital environment.

Posted 09/10/23