The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida (AAASWFL), a nonprofit serving older adults and adults with disabilities, is pleased to announce that Norma Iris Adorno, MHS has been named chief operating officer.

As COO, Adorno will be responsible for providing leadership, guidance, and direction for the internal operations of the organization. She will oversee all services and programs as well as other responsibilities such as human resource management and communications.

“We are pleased to welcome Norma as a key member of our senior leadership team. Her focus on respect for people first, as well as her exceptional quality and process improvement experience in nonprofits, will be invaluable as we move forward in addressing the growing and unique needs of our aging and disabled adult community in Southwest Florida,” states Marianne Lorini, CEO.

Adorno joins AAASWFL from Trinity Health, Holy Cross Hospital (HCH) in Fort Lauderdale where she held the position of manager. In her role Adorno was responsible for the operational oversight of several HCH locations for occupational health, employee safety and workers compensation. She has also held several executive positions at Lee Health in Fort Myers. The most recent was as Lean transformation specialist where she was part of the implementation and delivery of the health system’s strategic and operational improvements.

Adorno holds a Master of Science degree in health care science from Nova Southeastern University and a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice studies from Florida Gulf Coast University. In addition, she has completed several certifications including certified just culture trainer and facilitator; certified job instructor trainer; and certified job relations trainer.

About Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida:

The 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.