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Our Mission

Dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults through support, advocacy, and opportunity

The New Orleans Council On Aging (NOCOA) exists to protect the rights, promote the well-being, and enhance the self-esteem of New Orleans elderly by generating opportunities for self-reliance and independence.

Our Story

The New Orleans Council on Aging (NOCOA) exists to protect the rights, promote the well being, and enhance the self-esteem of New Orleans elderly by generating opportunities for self-reliance and independence.

The New Orleans Council on Aging is a private, non-profit corporation which serves as the Area Agency on Aging for Orleans Parish. The agency is responsible for insuring that a comprehensive and coordinated assortment of social, recreational, educational, and nutritional services are provided to persons aged 60 and over in the City of New Orleans.

For questions about services provided by the New Orleans Council on Aging and other agencies, call 504-821-4121 or email us at administration@nocoa.org.

 

The New Orleans Council on Aging (NOCOA) is not a department of the City of New Orleans.

Our Team

Howard L. Rodgers, III, LMSW

Executive Director

Collie W. Edwards

Assistant Executive Director I

Sontra M. Carmouche, LCSW-BACS

Assistant Executive Director II / Director, Social Services Department

George Dubuclet

Comptroller

Our Team

Elise Hamilton

Administrative Assistant

Martin Huber

Director, Community Services

David Wilbon

Manager, Nutrition Operations

Jerlene Bridges

Supervisor, Homemakers Program

La'Quan T. Fields-Calvin

Director, Senior Centers

Elizabeth Pembrick-Blackwell

Director, Senior Companion Program

Lorie R. Johnson

Director, Retired & Senior Volunteer Program

Bria Sims

Director, National Family Caregiver Support Program

Rhonda Daniels

Assistant Director, Social Services Department / ADRC / SenioRx

Bria Sims

Director, National Family Caregiver Support Program

Featured Programs

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