Media Experts Guide
Media Experts Guide
About Seabury Resources for Aging®:
Seabury Resources for Aging® is dedicated to empowering older adults and their families by providing innovative services and programs that promote independence, community engagement, and well-being. With decades of experience, Seabury is a trusted partner in addressing the unique needs of older adults in our community.
To assist media representatives, we have compiled this guide to highlight our key program areas and connect you with subject matter experts.
Media Contact Information
Dawn M. Quattlebaum, CEO of Seabury, with DC Housing Authority Director Keith Pettigrew, Seabury Board Chair Craig McCullough, and Friendship Terrace Executive Director Semira Negasi
Seabury Resources for Aging® is committed to sharing knowledge and insights to support the aging community. We look forward to collaborating with media partners to amplify the voices and stories of older adults.
General Interview
Seabury’s primary representative is Dawn M. Quattlebaum, CEO. Ms. Quattlebaum has over 35 years of experience working with older adults in housing, community settings, and as leader of a $6.5M organization.
Her broad experience and knowledge about the issues facing older adults and their families today is perfect to introduce an audience to a new topic or have a general discussion across multiple issues.
Aging & Navigating Healthcare
Our experts provide guidance on care planning, resource navigation, care around dementia & early-onset dementia, and making informed decisions about long-term care and well-being.
Expert:
Christine Bitzer, LICSW
Director of Care Management
Senior Affordable Housing
Seabury provides deeply affordable housing at two communities: Friendship Terrace and Home First® Residences for a combined 200 units of independent living, with another 236 units in development at The Springvale in Silver Spring. Our experts can speak to trends in senior housing, independent living, and community building.
Expert:
Semira Negasi
Friendship Terrace Executive Director
Senior Hunger & Social Isolation
42% of people over 60 in DC have experienced hunger in the past year. 74% of people are “aging alone.” Seabury serves over 3,000 older adults directly through community dining sites from Fort Totten to Southwest Waterfront, and provides over 100,000 meals a year. Our team is deeply versed in the daily experiences of members at our dining sites, and can speak to challenges and potential solutions for the twin crises of hunger and isolation in our region.
Expert:
Le’Anetta Obasanjo, LMSW
Lead Agency Ward 5 & 6 Director
Spirituality and Aging
Seabury collaborates with faith communities to support older adults through workshops, caregiver resources, and faith-based engagement. We provide tailored programming to help congregations meet the evolving needs of their aging members.
Expert:
Elizabeth Boyd, Ph.D.
Director of Community Outreach and Education
LGBTQ+ Older Adults
Our Out & About program helps older adults stay socially and culturally engaged by providing transportation and access to enriching activities. It reduces isolation and fosters connections to the broader community.
Expert:
Sophie Fisher
LGBTQ+ Program Coordinator
CONTACT US
Tel: (202) 289-5690
Please send all mail to:
Seabury Resources for Aging®
PO Box 70220
Washington, DC 20024
info@seaburyresources.org
Please send all mail to:
Seabury Resources for Aging®
555 Water St SW
Washington, DC 20024
Seabury Resources for Aging®
555 Water St. SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-289-5690
info@seaburyresources.org
Seabury Resources for Aging® is a private nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization. Seabury’s Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0204693.
Please send all mail to:
Seabury Resources for Aging®
P.O. Box 70220
Washington, DC 20024
Seabury Resources for Aging®
555 Water St. SW
Washington, DC 20024
202-289-5690
info@seaburyresources.org
Seabury Resources for Aging® is a private nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization. Seabury’s Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0204693.
