OPINION: Director of Eastern Agency on Aging leaves a legacy

Apr. 28--I first met Roberta Downey, executive director of Eastern Agency on Aging, during my interview for the director of communications position. I was initially struck by her sense of personal style. I immediately started second-guessing my own choice of attire for this important meeting. Gray b...

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Published inKnight Ridder Tribune Business News p. 1
Main Author Higgins, Carol
Format Newsletter
LanguageEnglish
Published Washington Tribune Content Agency LLC 28.04.2005
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Aging
Downey, Roberta
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Summary:Apr. 28--I first met Roberta Downey, executive director of Eastern Agency on Aging, during my interview for the director of communications position. I was initially struck by her sense of personal style. I immediately started second-guessing my own choice of attire for this important meeting. Gray blazer and black shoes. It was only August. What's the rule about black shoes and Labor Day? Next week, after 25 years of dedicated service to Eastern Agency on Aging, Roberta Downey steps down as executive director. Noelle Merrill, chief financial officer at EAA, has been hired as the new executive director and will take over May 9. Downey leaves a legacy at EAA as a visionary and one who can foresee the important issues that will affect seniors long before they come to light. She also promotes a workplace environment that encourages having fun on the job.