Executive Director – Becky Hadiaris, LCSW
Becky is a dedicated human services professional and lifelong resident of Saco.
A proud graduate of Thornton Academy (Class of ’99), she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2003, followed by a Master of Social Work (MSW) from The University of New England in 2005. She achieved her licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in July 2012. With nearly two decades of experience, Becky’s career includes roles at Kennebunk Nursing & Rehab Center, Beacon Hospice, The Wardwell Neighborhood, and the Brain Injury Association. In 2022, she started a position at Southern Maine Agency on Aging as the Family Caregiver Program Coordinator. During her tenure at SMAA, she was promoted to Director of the Family Caregiver program, managed the Respite for ME Grant pilot, and held an integral role in program development for the support of caregivers. Becky is actively involved in community advocacy, serving on the York County Elder Abuse Task Force since June of 2021. Becky resides in Saco with her husband, Troy, and their two sons. She enjoys reading historical fiction, being by any body of water, and cheering on her boys at their sports events.
Executive Director Emeritus – Jean Saunders
Jean has been involved with Age Friendly Saco since former Mayor Ron Michaud presented a proclamation to the City Council early in his tenure to make the City of Saco an Age Friendly community. This started the process of creating a Steering Committee, formulating an Action Plan and engaging volunteers. In addition to this, Jean has been a member of the UMaine Center on Aging Lifelong Communities Advisory Group. A group dedicated to help guide the Center on Aging’s work with Lifelong Communities . ….read more about Jean Saunders
Board of Directors
The Age Friendly Saco Board of Directors meets quarterly to ensure that our initiatives and finances support our important mission. Board members bring a variety of backgrounds and skills to this important role, including representatives from the Saco’s City Council and Recreation Department.
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Operations Team
The “OPS Team” includes the leaders and coordinators of the older residents programs offered by Age Friendly Saco, including the office of Age Friendly Saco.
The Team members are all volunteers with varying educational and employment backgrounds and have one thing in common; striving to create “A community for a Lifetime”.
The purpose of the “OPS Team” is to collaborate with each of the program leaders in helping to achieve the best possible benefit for older residents that the programs are designed for.
The Executive Director and Operations Manager help the leadership of each program achieve these goals.
“I can do things you cannot; you can do things I cannot,
Together, we can do Great Things.”
*Mother Teresa