AAA Advisory Council
The Advisory Council was established and serves in accordance with Section 1321.93 Pg. 21156, Vol. 45, No. 63 Monday May 31, 1980 of the federal Register with duties outlined in Section 1321.97, Vol. 45, No. 63.
The function and purpose of the Advisory Council is to develop and administer the AAA area plan, conduct public hearings, champion and represent the interests of older adults, provide strategic support to further AAA's goals, and review and comment on all community policies and programs affecting older adults.
Function of the Advisory Council
2026-2027
COUNCIL
MEMBERS
Lillie Iris Andrews, LMSW
Ann Byerly, RN MPH
Candice Carpenter, BSW
Shirnell Jackson, Esq.
Tydell Whitfield
Tamara Prosper
Kecia Reed, MSW
Liljose Marie Tompkins
The Advisory Council was established and serves in accordance with Section 1321.93 Pg. 21156, Vol. 45, No. 63 Monday May 31, 1980 of the federal Register with duties outlined in Section 1321.97, Vol. 45, No. 63.
The function and purpose of the Advisory Council is to develop and administer the AAA area plan, conduct public hearings, champion and represent the interests of older adults, provide strategic support to further AAA's goals, and review and comment on all community policies and programs affecting older adults.
Members of this Advisory Council are community members, service participants, local elected officials, and the general public.
Meetings are held bi-monthly (usually the 2nd Tuesday of every other month).
All meetings will be held at 2475 Canal Street, Suite 400 at 10:00a.m and on Zoom.
Please contact, Sontra M. Carmouche at (504) 821-4121 Ext 105 or via email at SMCarmouche@nocoa.org, if you are interested in attending.
2026 - 2027 Dates:
August 11, 2026
October 13, 2026
December 8, 2026
February 16, 2927
April 13, 2027
June 9, 2027 (Annual Meeting)-Location and Time TBA
Additional Resources
Explore our Additional Resources to review the Area Plan for Future Senior Services and stay informed on priorities shaping support for older adults.