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The PEP Seniors Therapeutic Centre (PEP) is excited to announce that Alexandra Prefasi has been appointed as the Centre’s new Executive Director, beginning this month. PEP is a day program for seniors, serving Perth and Smiths Falls, that provides emotional, social, cognitive, and physical support for clients, as well as respite for caregivers.
Alexandra brings over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector to her new role at PEP – including experience as a Research Associate, Consultant, and Executive Director of a provincial autism charity. She is eager to bring her passion for inclusivity and community engagement to the organization.
Describing her philosophy on serving seniors, Alexandra states, “I believe that everyone – no matter their age or ability – deserves to feel socially connected and supported. I look forward to working with the PEP team to create a vibrant space where seniors can stretch their imaginations, challenge themselves, and enjoy a genuine sense of belonging. At the same time, caregivers will receive the respite and resources they need.”
Board Chair Jennifer Perkin says PEP is thrilled to welcome Alexandra to the team, adding, “We look forward to having Alexandra continue to build our program to support PEP’s mandate of helping keep seniors healthy and living in their own homes as long as possible.” To that end, PEP continues to work with local health care professionals to support seniors at PEP’s Day programs, operating at the Elliot Street Clinic at 12 Elliot Street in Perth and at 91 Cornelia Street in Smiths Falls.
Alexandra takes on her new role from former PEP Executive Director Suzanne Rintoul, a founding member of the organization, who is now the Executive Director at the newly formed Perth Family Health Team (PFHT), which endeavors to attach patients to a primary care provider and expand access to team-based care.
Alexandra says she is excited to explore new ways to support PEP and its growing list of clients, and she’s ready to help seniors and their families put some extra PEP in their steps to success!
