The board of directors of the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL), a nonprofit serving older adults and adults with disabilities, has named Maricela Morado president and interim CEO. Morado has been with AAASWFL since 2020. Prior to her new appointment, she served as Director of Programs and Planning and Interim Director of Client Services.

As interim CEO, Morado will be responsible for the leadership, development and strategic planning in support of AAASWFL’s mission, vision and values. She will continue to oversee all Agency programs, including Health and Wellness, Elder Abuse, and Veterans Directed Home and Community Based Services (VDHCBS), as well as client services, the Elder Helpline or Information and Referral, and assessments departments.

Morado has more than a decade of experience serving the community and has worked in different roles at not-for-profit organizations across Southwest Florida. Before joining AAASWFL, she most recently worked as a partner specialist for the United States Department of Commerce’s Census Bureau.

Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization serving Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Lee, and Sarasota Counties. AAASWFL is the state’s designated Aging and Disability Resource Center for Southwest Florida. The organization is committed to connecting older adults and adults with disabilities to resources and assistance for living safely with independence and dignity. More information is available at https://www.aaaswfl.org or by calling the toll-free Helpline at 866-41-ELDER.