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Class of 1989, On the Internet: Sidney Francois

FROM: Mid-Atlantic LifeSpan

LifeSpan Adds a New Grass Roots Director
Welcome Sidney Francois!

Mid-Atlantic LifeSpan has expanded its Public Policy Team with the
addition of Sidney Francois, as the new Director of Grass Roots. Prior
to joining LifeSpan, Sidney worked for the Office of the Attorney
General of Maryland, as the Administrator of the Health Club Unit, and
at the Legal Aid Bureau, as a staff attorney representing children in
need of assistance. Sidney holds a Juris Doctor degree from the
University of Baltimore School of Law and a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Communications from Goucher College.

The Grass Roots Director position will be responsible for creating a
network of seniors for the purpose of promoting and supporting, in
coordination with LifeSpan1s positions, public policy initiatives that
benefit Maryland and DC seniors, particularly, those in institutional
or at risk of placement in institutional settings. The Director will
be the principle contact with seniors and senior organizations to
communicate key issues, how they impact seniors and why seniors should
be involved in the advocacy process. The Director will mobilize the
network quickly when needed, to connect with and influence important
government and political leaders.





SOURCE: http://www.imakenews.com/lifespan/e_article000495770.cfm?x=b11,0,w