With her dynamic leadership skills, she will be a great asset to our team. Alexander, of Bloomfield Hills, has served on the Commission on Services to the Aging since 1993 and on the White House Conference on Aging. She holds a Master of Arts degree in psychology and a Bachelor of Science degree in social work.
Government programs work best when they support the choices of families and individuals.
Parr will return to her position as Deputy Director with the Office of Services to the Aging when Alexander begins her role as Director. Governor Engler also announced today that he has signed Executive Order 1997-5, which coordinates services for older adults in Michigan. For this to succeed, all state financed long-term care options and related support services must be managed under one guiding policy. This executive order will allow us to continue to fulfill our mission of promoting independence and enhancing the dignity of Michigan's older adults and their families. This decision is driven by our commitment to a seamless system of long-term care.