All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Jennifer Spoeri as guest to the show.
About Jennifer Spoeri, Executive Director, National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA):
Jennifer Spoeri is the Executive Director of the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), a position she has held since August 2021. With over 18 years of experience in Adult Protective Services (APS), Jennifer brings a wealth of expertise in program development, leadership, multidisciplinary teams and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Prior to her role at NAPSA, she served as the APS Director in Philadelphia, PA, where she led the city’s APS program and secured one of the first VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) grants designated for APS. Additionally, she was an integral member of the Philadelphia Financial Exploitation Prevention Task Force and the Philadelphia Hoarding Task Force.
Jennifer has long been a dedicated advocate for the APS community, having served on NAPSA’s Board of Directors for five years before assuming her current role. As Executive Director, she has served on numerous advisory boards, led several major grants, and played a pivotal role in the creation and development of the National APS Training Center.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky and a master’s degree in gerontology with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Notre Dame of Maryland University. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, taking art classes and spending time with Family, friends, her partner Kevin and their dog, Beauregard.
About the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA):
The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) is a national nonprofit organization that supports Adult Protective Services programs and professionals across the United States. Formed in 1989, NAPSA provides a forum for APS programs to share information, solve challenges, strengthen professional practices, and improve services for older adults and adults with disabilities who may be experiencing abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other forms of mistreatment.
NAPSA’s work helps elevate the role of Adult Protective Services in protecting vulnerable adults and connecting them with support, safety, and resources.
