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Our Mission

To provide education, advocacy, communication, and leadership to Arizona Activity Professionals to enhance the quality of life for clients, residents, participants, and patients we serve.

In the 1970s, a group of activity directors in Pima County joined forces to meet, share ideas, work on special programming and be a resource for those working in the field of aging and in long-term care facilities. 

Early in 1981, activity directors from the Phoenix area met to share ideas and support each other. It was there that the need was realized for a state organization to better serve those who work in nursing homes, adult daycare centers, retirement communities, and other health-related fields that serve the elderly.

Board Members Include

The President
Vice-President
Recording Secretary

Treasurer
Nominations Chairperson 
Communications Liaison

Two members-at-large and Area Chairpersons
Treasurer / Membership Chairperson 

Current Board Members


                                                     

Lorna Mattox  | President 
(480) 381-0753 
[email protected] 

Lorna Mattox | President

Lorna Mattox, ADC, AAP-BC, has been the President of AAAP since 2014. She has been a member in good standing with AAAP since 1993 holding various board positions. Lorna has primarily worked at Activity Director in long-term care, skilled rehabilitation and memory care. She currently serves as DDD Activity Director for State Operated Resident Services for the State of Arizona.

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Christina Flanagan  | Vice-President 
(602) 717-3903
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Christina Flanagan | Vice President

Christina Flanagan is the Activities Director at Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute. Christina has 34 years of experience in long term care, skilled care, included creating one of the first Activity programs for an Alzheimer’s unit in Arizona. She is Nationally Certified and Certified Dementia Practitioner. She obtained her certification as Eden Alternative Associate (1999) - trained by founder Dr. William Thomas and was recognized as Activities Director of the Year by Arizona Health Care Association. Has served AAAP for 20+ years. Christina loves that every day is different and that she works with the most amazing residents who make her smile daily. Her favorite part of working in Activities is being able to provide recreation services, activities and events for residents and their families that create memories. Enjoy teaching and helping other activity professionals to enhance programs and documentation. Christina loves to spend time with her family & friends and curl up to read a good book, prayer, hiking, dancing and listening to music.

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Bonnie Hughto  | Treasurer & Membership 
(602) 473-5755 
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Bonnie Hughto | Treasurer & Membership

Bonnie Hughto has 25+ years experience as an Activity Professional. She is employed at Immanuel Camus of Care, a continuing care community. "Working with my residents is wonderful. I look forward to everyday. They are my world."

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Suzanne Huebner |   Recording Secretary
(480) 951-7386
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Suzanne Huebner | ADC

Suzanne has over 33 years of experience as an Activity Director in Long-Term care, Assisted and Independent Living. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Therapy, is Activity Director Certified and a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional.  She is employed at Pueblo Norte as the Bridge to Rediscovery Director.

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Charlotte Saban | Nominations
(623) 640-1617
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Charlotte Saben

Charlotte Saben has over 25 years of experience as an Activity Professional. She is employed at LifeStream of Cook Healthcare, a Betheseda Community.

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Cindy Kolpek | Communications Liaison
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Cindy Kolpek | Communications Liaison

Cindy Kolpek has a BA in Integrative Studies with an emphasis in Gerontology. She has over 20+ experience working in both adult day healthcare and long-term care. This is Cindy's second time on the board as Communications Liaison.

 

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Kaitlynn Stephens | Education Committee
                                                       623-939-9475, ext. 2040                                                    [email protected]

Charlotte Saben

I have over 10+ years of experience working in Long-Term Care and have been a member of AAAP since 2018. I am currently employed at Glencroft Center for Modern Aging as the Resident Services Specialist in Providence Place. I love drawing, painting, learning, and being outdoors (When it’s not 120 degrees). I enjoy providing ways for Residents to express themselves through art, music, and technology. With my tech savvy skills, I am able to help the Residents navigate this technology forward world with ease and make them feel more comfortable interacting with technology in their everyday lives.

 

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Mandy Shadwick | Education Committee
623-815-4247
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Mandy Shadwick

Mandy Shadwick, CDP, CADDCT, CAFI

A memory care Life Enrichment Coordinator who has a collective twenty-two year's experience working with elders in various senior care settings.

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