The Board of Ashby Village is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrew Gaines as its executive director.
In her letter of welcome to Andrew, Shirley Haberfeld wrote: "We interviewed some excellent candidates and feel with you we have the perfect fit for AV. We have a wonderful team of folks who have been working very hard to get Ashby Village where it is today and now, with your leadership, we know we can grow the organization we have been dreaming of for so long."
Andrew brings demonstrated capacity in the establishment of healthy nonprofit organizations. He brings a unique expertise in nonprofit leadership, real estate management and development, counseling and training. "The energy, vitality and conviction of the founding members of Ashby Village is clear," Andrew said. "I feel honored to build upon these efforts to establish a well founded, financially sound, and publically applauded program that enables people to age in community with support and peace of mind."
In his undergraduate thesis, Andrew examined the changing wants and needs of people over 65, and he currently provides volunteer mediation and facilitation services through SEEDS Dispute Resolution Center in Berkeley. Recently, Andrew founded and served as the first executive director of Earthdance, a workshop and retreat center for dance and creative expression in the Berkshires. While Andrew is a certified administrator for Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE), he is deeply committed to changing the culture of aging in this country. His knowledge of the wide range of options for how people can live in the most healthy, joyful and safe environment will prove valuable in his service to Ashby Village members.
Andy is dynamic, personable, energetic and fun person who likes to make things happen. Please help us enthusiastically welcome Andy to the Ashby Village community.