On Tuesday, July 27th, the LIAD Center was honored to host Nassau County Executive, Laura Curran, and Deputy Commissioner of Nassau County Office of the Aging, Jorge Martinez. During their visit, staff and program participants showed what the LIAD Center's mission is all about - embracing quality of life. We sang, danced, and proudly accepted a citation on behalf of Nassau County.
Dana’s personal interest in health and wellness ignites her passion to help execute impactful change in the nonprofit field. As a Hofstra University graduate with a degree in Public Health and a demonstrated history in communications, Dana is committed to merge the community, individuals and professionals of Long Island to help the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center achieve its mission. Having joined the team in July 2017, she came from an assisted living facility and with over 5 years’ experience in the senior care field. Dana helped the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center plant it’s feet and grow in the new Westbury location, and believes her efforts to attain the resources to further develop and sustain its services is her part in caring for and supporting diagnosed individuals and caregivers. Outside of the office, you can find Dana exploring Manhattan, on the beach with a volleyball, dog-watching at a park or spending time with her family and friends, especially if a board game is involved!