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Partners

Armory Center for the Arts
Assistance League of Pasadena

Bet Tzedek

Braille Institute

Center for Aging Resources

Center for Health Care Rights

City of Pasadena

Corporation for National and Community Service
RSVP Senior Corps

Convalescent Aid Society
El Centro de Accion Social
Foothill Unity Center
Health Insurance Counseling Program

HEAR Center
Hospice of Pasadena

Housing Rights Center

LA Regional Food Bank
Levitt Pavilion

National Council on the Aging
Pacific Asia Museum
Pasadena Host Lions Club

Pasadena Playhouse
Pasadena Roving Archers
Pasadena Symphony
Personal Assist. Service Council

Phone for Life
Rebuilding Pasadena Together
Rose Bowl Aquatics
Huntington Senior Care Network

The Salvation Army

The Wellness Community - Foothills
Vietnam Veterans of America

Villa Esperanza Services

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YWCA Intervale Senior Services

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Cynthia Rosedale
Interim Executive Director
and Director of
Events & Senior Olympics

cynthiar
@pasadenaseniorcenter.or
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Raul Martinez
Director of
Programs & Operations

raulm
@pasadenaseniorcenter.org


Tonjia Dunlap
Director of
Outreach Services

tonjiad
@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

 

 

Sylvia Chinn
Director of Development
Membership

sylviac
@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

Alan Barasorda
Director
of Finance

alanb
@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

     

Part Time Staff

Mary Anderson - Front Desk Coordinator
Muriel Coleman -
Front Desk Coordinator
Agnes Du -
  Outreach Assistant
Evelyn Elems -
Outreach Assistant
Yolanda Gallegos -
Membership Coordinator
Jose Antonio Lopez -
Outreach Coordinator
Celeste Aida Mendes -
Administrative Assistant
Teruko Ohkagawa
- Communications Assistant
Jim Penn -
Finance Assistant
Bobbie Brooks -
Fall Prevention Specialist 

Volunteer Team Captains

Walter Aley - Library
Mary Cantrell -
Bulk Mail
Gloria Davis
- Events Coordinator
Brajendra Singh -
Sy Graff Fitness Center
John MacFarland -
Travel Office
M. M. Rozell - Senior Olympics

Jerry Salthouse -
Chef
Hank Tobin -
Computer Services
Debbie Weatherwax - 
Billiards Room

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CYNTHIA ROSEDALE
Interim Executive Director
Director of Events and Senior Olympics

Cynthia has been a staff member since 1992, having previously served on the Board of Directors for six years. She was born and raised in the Pasadena area, having graduated from Westridge School for Girls and University of California, Berkeley. She currently serves as Chairperson of the California Senior Games Association. She and her daughter Katie along with their two dogs and three cats have lived in San Marino for the past eighteen years.

(626) 685-6724
cynthiar@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

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ALAN BARASORDA
Director of Finance

Alan Luis Barasorda joined the Center's management team as the Director of Finance and Membership in May 2007. Alan is a born Angeleno. For the past 12 years, he has worked for the Los Angeles Conservancy, a nonprofit architectural preservation advocacy organization, as Finance Administrator. Since graduating from UCLA, he has remained active in their Alumni Association. He is also an active volunteer at the new Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles. Alan resides in Montebello with his wife and two children.

626) 685-6723 
alanb@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

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SYLVIA CHINN
Director of Development & Membership

Responsible for the Center's fundraising program, Sylvia offers a keen understanding of non-profits, having held professional positions with civic, cultural, and educational organizations like National Public Radio, the Los Angeles Conservancy, and the University of Minnesota .   She has also volunteered with institutions like the Minneapolis Public Library and Minnesota Public Radio.  Sylvia received a degree in English from Cal State Los Angeles and took on graduate studies while in the Midwest .  Now a resident of South Pasadena , Sylvia enjoys walking to the grocery store, petting other people's dogs, and challenging enthusiasts to a few rounds of Scrabble.

626.685.0730
sylviac@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

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TONJIA DUNLAP
Director of Outreach 
Tonjia joined the Pasadena Senior Center in 1997. In 2001, Tonjia was named Employment Services Director, overseeing all aspects of the program and supervision of staff. In November of 2002, Tonjia became the Center's Outreach Director and currently works in partnership with community organizations in providing assistance and resources to the homebound and frail seniors. She holds a LVN License, Computer Analyst Certificate, a Paralegal License and a B.A. in Business Administration. Tonjia is a Pasadena native and resides locally with her husband and two daughters.

(626) 685-6755 
tonjiad@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

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RAÚL MARTÍNEZ
Director of Programs and Operations

Raúl graduated in Business Administration and acquired a higher degree in Productivity and Quality Control from the Technological University of Mexico. He was born in Mexico City where he had a successful career in the hotel industry for over 10 years. He moved to Pasadena with his wife and two sons four years ago. After moving to the United States, he decided to continue doing what he loves most: SERVING PEOPLE. He entered the world of nonprofit organizations working in different capacities at Pasadena's AIDS Service Center.

(626) 685-6706
raulm@pasadenaseniorcenter.org

 

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Save the Date . . .

"A Musical NIght
on the Town"

featuring
Karen Benjamin
and Alan Chapman

is happening
October 12,
Sunday Evening
at the PSC

Claire Bogaard,
Honorary
Event Chair

Spread the word.
October 12
is the word. 
Save the date.

Details follow soon.


Business Supporters

AA Vital Link Medical Alarms
Atherton Baptist Homes
Blue Cross of California
Generation Mortgage
Chancellor Place
City of Hope Medical Group
Country Villa Park Marino
Fair Oaks by Regency Park
FountainGlen Pasadena Apartments
Golden Oaks Luxury Senior Living
Great Western Tours
Heritage Wine Company
Home Care Providers
Homewatch CareGivers
IndyMac Bank
Inter Valley Health Plan
Kaiser Federal Bank
Law Offices of Geoffrey D. Chin
Lifetime Home Care Services
Lofaro Financial Group
Marguerite Gardens

Maxim Companion Services
Monte Vista Grove Homes
New York Life
Pasadena Eye Medical Group
Pasadena Highlands

Pasadena Rehabilitation Institute
Physician Associates
Royal Oaks Manor
San Gabriel Cemetery
SCAN Health Plan

Scripps Kensington
Secure Horizons
Senior Helpers

Senior Home Companions

Senior Living Magazine
Sunrise Senior Living at San Marino
Team Chevrolet

Terraces at Park Marino

The Oaks of Pasadena

Verdugo Hills Hospital
Villa Gardens
Visiting Angels Senior Home Care

Vista Cove at San Gabriel
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care

Waddell & Reed Financial Services
Westminster Gardens

 


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Any mention of vendors, products, or services is for informational purposes only.

 

 

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