MIAMI – The Miami-Dade County Elder Affairs Advisory Board (EAAB) elected its Chair, 1st Vice Chair, and 2nd Vice Chair to serve a one-year term that will end November 2024.

Chair Paul Hunt, who joined the EAAB as a member in 2019 and later became vice chair, was recently elected as chair by his peers on the board. With a notable background as the former director of the Area Agency on Aging for Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties and a past faculty member at Florida International University’s School of Social Work, Hunt brings a wealth of experience to his new leadership role.

1st Vice Chair Rosa Kasse, who joined the EAAB as a member in 2021, is a distinguished community leader and the founder of the Hispanic Coalition, as well as other notable organizations. In addition to her service on the EAAB, she holds the position of president and founder of the Miami Dominican Lions Club and the Dominican Children Foundation. Kasse also serves as a member of the Miami-Dade County Domestic Violence Oversight Board.

2nd Vice Chair Magali Abad, who joined the EAAB in 2018, has more than 40 years of dedicated experience in community-focused endeavors. Renowned for her expertise in community relations and communications, Abad has held influential positions, such as chair of the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women and the Mercy Hospital Auxiliary. She actively contributes to the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating her commitment to fostering collaboration and growth within the community.

For more information or to request materials in accessible format, sign language interpreters, CART services, and/or any accommodation to participate in any County-sponsored program or meeting, please email EAAB Program Director Katherine Bolt or call 305-375-3025. For high resolution pictures, please contact Office of Community Advocacy Communciations and Media Director Griselle Marino at 305-375-1585. Follow the board on Facebook at @ElderAffairsMDC.

The Office of Community Advocacy, operating under the Board of County Commissioners, oversees 12 advisory boards, including the Elder Affairs Advisory Board, as well as the Goodwill Ambassadors Program. The Office is committed to fostering a unified and inclusive community in Miami-Dade County. Stay updated by subscribing to our YouTube channel and following @AdvocacyMDC on Facebook, Instagram, and X.