About Us
The Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging, Inc. is a nonprofit organization with the mission to improve the quality of social and health services for older adults.
NWFLAAA is the designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Planning and Service Area One (PSA 1) in the State of Florida. PSA 1 covers Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties.
We are a proud partner with our area’s lead agencies, an extensive list of service providers, and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs.
As the Aging and Disability Resource Center, we provide information and referrals to community resources for elder persons and persons with developmental disabilities.
Our Mission
To be a viable community dedicated to accurately assessing and responsively addressing the needs of our elders and individuals with developmental disabilities. Facilitating the service needs of consumers so that they can age safely, with dignity and purpose, in their own homes and elder-friendly communities.
Board Members:
Escambia County:
- Grover C Brown, Vice President
- John Clark, President - Retired
- Chandra S. Smith, Member
- Kendrick I Doidge, Member
Santa Rosa County:
- Jennifer Piver, Secretary
- Kerry Smith, Member
Okaloosa County:
- Tina Z. Henson, Member
Walton County:
- Ryan Mims, Treasurer
Legal Advisor:
- Charles Hoffman
Advisory Council:
Escambia County:
- Charlie Nichols, Retired School Administrator
- Chris Jensen, Owner/Director, Mortuary Cremation
- John P. Scott, Retired CPA
- Sharon Oakes, Retired Social Worker
Santa Rosa County:
- Gale Scott, Retired Nurse
- Roy Scott, Community Citizen
Okaloosa County:
- Tammy Barber, Elder Services of Okaloosa County
- Aileen Ruess, Self-Employed Social Worker
Walton County:
- Beverly Clifton, Case Manager, Emerald Coast Council on Aging
- James R. Clifton, Case Manager, Emerald Coast Council on Aging