Krista Zodet of Ijamsville, Maryland, has joined the Board of Directors of Advocates for the Aging of Frederick County.
A highly experienced nonprofit executive with a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades in the life sciences sector, Krista is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of the HealthWell Foundation where her responsibilities included overseeing substantial administrative and operational budgets while cultivating a positive and inclusive work environment.
Krista earned a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Aging from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. During her graduate studies, she gained practical experience through a practicum at the Office of Services to the Aging in Lansing, Michigan. Upon graduation, she joined the Michigan Peer Review Organization, where her roles included educating beneficiaries, advocates, social workers, and providers on patient rights and responsibilities within the Medicare framework. She also actively participated in the design, implementation, and monitoring of quality improvement projects for Medicare-certified hospitals and the production of informative clinical articles, reports, and newsletters.
Advocates is excited to welcome Krista to the Board of Directors and to put her knowledge and experience to work on behalf of Frederick County residents.