BAKER SENIOR CENTER NAPLES APPOINTS NEW SENIOR CENTER MANAGING DIRECTOR

BAKER SENIOR CENTER NAPLES APPOINTS RENEE LEE AS ITS NEW SENIOR CENTER MANAGING DIRECTOR

Baker Senior Center Naples, a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive programs and social services to support older adult and their families, announced the appointment of Renee R. Lee as its new Senior Center Managing Director.

In this position, Lee is responsible for overseeing the creation, development and implementation of all member programs and services at the 30,000-square-foot senior center.

More than 40 different member programs are offered each week, enabling adults over the year of 60 to socialize, stay active and learn in a safe and nurturing environment.

Lee has more than 25 years of professional experience. Most recently, she served in a dual role as Store Manager and Regional Manager for Patchington. Prior to that, she was Marketing Manager for the women’s specialty apparel boutique. She also gained non-profit experience as a member of the management team for the Beach Community Food Pantry, coordinating fundraising events, volunteer management and food procurement.

Lee earned her Bachelor of Arts from Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Mass. She also completed professional training, including the Towers Watson 360 Leadership Assessment, Ritz-Carlton Gold Standards, Situational Leadership – Center for Leadership Studies, and Leading Virtual and Remote Teams – American Management Association

“We are pleased to welcome Renee to our leadership team,” said Dr. Jaclynn Faffer, President/CEO of Baker Senior Center Naples. “Her extensive experience in retail marketing and communication will enable her to lead her team by example, delivering a world-class customer experience each and every day to members of our senior center.”

Baker Senior Center is the only human services agency of its kind, providing “one-stop shop” services addressing the emotional and social needs of older adults in Collier and southern Lee counties. Since opening its doors in 2014, the organization has seen a surge in the depth and scope of need for comprehensive senior services in this region.

All programs and services are provided by licensed and credentialed professionals. These include the Brookdale Cognitive Health Center, which provides Dementia Respite Groups and Caregiver Support; Geriatric Case Management and Senior Outreach Programs; and Mental Health Counseling as well as a “choice” Food Pantry.

An average of 40 different social, educational and wellness programs also are offered each week thanks to a dedicated corps of more than 300 trained and vetted volunteers. Among these social programs are classes in art, music and film; brain fitness and educational seminars; courses in technology and computer science; physical well-being; and interest groups. The center serves everyone regardless of backgrounds and beliefs.

Baker Senior Center Naples is one of just 111 senior centers all across the United States, including just eight located within the state of Florida, to achieve accreditation from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). Accreditation means that the senior center meets the standards as developed by NISC in developing quality programs and services to meet the needs of seniors in the community.

For additional information on Baker Senior Center Naples and its comprehensive programs and social services for local seniors, visit www.bakerseniorcenternaples.org.