A Candid Conversation on Elderly Advocacy and Community Building
Dec 29, 2023
About the Guest:
Introducing Lisa Jenkins, a seasoned professional with an illustrious 25-year career in the private sector, where she demonstrated exemplary leadership in building multi-million dollar businesses across the printing, technology, and chemical industries on a global scale. Fuelled by a lifelong passion for community service, Lisa took on the role of President and CEO at the Council on Aging – Southern California in 2012.
In this capacity, she passionately drives the organization's mission to promote the independence, health, and dignity of older adults through compassion, education, and advocacy.
Lisa is a proud alumna of The Ohio State University, holding a B.S. in Marketing, and remains actively engaged in various volunteer organizations. With her wealth of experience and dedication to making a positive impact, Lisa Jenkins is a true leader in both the corporate and nonprofit sectors.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- The advocacy of the Council on Aging - Southern California (COASC)
- The programs offered by COASC
- The outreach programs for the elderly in long-term care
- Why did Lisa choose to build a community and council for aging
- What motivated Lisa to address the challenges faced by the elderly in navigating healthcare complexities
- How to maximize benefits and minimize costs for Medicare beneficiaries
- The challenges in healthcare system
Connect with Lisa Jenkins:
About the Host:
Dung Trinh, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Healthy Brain Clinic, a medical missionary with TongueOut Medical Missions, and holds leadership positions with multiple healthcare organizations in Orange County. He is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, and Host of “Health Talks with Dr. Trinh” which can be heard weekly on OC Talk Radio.
Connect with Dr. Trinh
- HealthTalks OC Website
- Tongue Out
- Facebook Page
- Facebook (Personal Account)
- YouTube
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