Lorenza C. Sánchez

Chief Deputy Director

Lorenza C. Sánchez serves as Chief Deputy of the LA County Aging & Disabilities Department. As the operations executive for the department, Ms. Sánchez directs staff, programs, commission support, and services to older and dependent adults throughout LA County.

A gerontological expert with more than two decades of County service, Ms. Sánchez has dedicated her career to creating equity-based programs that maximize the dignity and independence of older and dependent adults. Under her leadership, many programs have received statewide and national recognition for innovation and efficiency.

Mike Tsao

Administrative Deputy II

Mike Tsao embarked on his County career journey in 2000. He has navigated through diverse roles leading procurement, warehouse, and contracting units across multiple County departments, ensuring timely service delivery and high-quality outcomes.

Mr. Tsao values engaging with individuals from various backgrounds and is committed to enhancing efficiency and process optimization.

Mr. Tsao holds a B.S. in Health Science from Cal State Los Angeles and a Purchasing Manager certification. He remains abreast of developments in public purchasing and finance, actively pursuing continuous learning and professional advancement.

Solomon Shibeshi

Assistant Director, Area Agency on Aging Branch

Dr. Shibeshi oversees the AAA branch, managing programs under the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act to support older adults. His role also involves partnerships with initiatives like Purposeful Aging Los Angeles (PALA) and the LA County ADRC, in addition to serving as the Executive Liaison for the LA County Commission for Older Adults. With 19 years of experience in the County, his work spans Adult Protective Services and AAA programs.

Dr. Shibeshi holds a B.A. in Economics from Addis Ababa University in Ethiopia, an M.Sc. in Economics from the University of Lancaster in the UK, and a Doctorate in Public Policy and Administration from Walden University in the USA.

Anna Avdalyan

Assistant Director, Community & Senior Centers Branch

Anna Avdalyan embarked on her county career over 25 years ago serving Los Angeles County, with 17 of those years focused on enhancing the lives of older adults through her oversight of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) and the LA County Commission for Older Adults (LACCOA).

In her current role, Ms. Avdalyan manages 14 vibrant Community and Senior Centers, offering services and activities that foster learning, community engagement, and healthy living for all ages.

With a B.S. in Health Science and an MBA in Business Administration and Health Care Management, her passion and dedication to older adults are widely recognized. Before entering public service, Ms. Avdalyan worked at the Blue Shield of California.

Jerrell Griffin

Acting Assistant Director, Adult Protective Services (APS) Line Operations Branch

Jerrell Griffin has over 20 years in government. He oversees the largest APS program in California, managing 26 field offices, and managing more than 5,000 monthly abuse referrals of older and dependent adults.

Mr. Griffin began his L.A. County career in 1997 as a Social Worker Trainee with the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), where he advanced to Assistant Regional Administrator. In 2018, he transitioned to the L.A. Superior Court, overseeing operations at the Compton and Long Beach Courthouses. In 2022, he returned to social work as Program Manager for APS Line Operations.

Mr. Griffin has a B.A. in Sociology from Cal State L.A., a B.A. in Political Science from Cal State Dominquez Hills, an M.A. in Public Administration from Cal State Northridge, and an M.A. in Psychology from Purdue University.

Ivan Pacheco

Departmental Chief Information Officer

Ivan Pacheco is an accomplished technologist and leader in modernizing LA County systems. He has spearheaded successful initiatives like migrating countywide electronic forms to the cloud and digitizing paper-based HR records.

Mr. Pacheco encourages his team to work hard, embrace continuous learning, innovate, and achieve success. Under his leadership, his teams have earned multiple accolades, including several Productivity & Quality Awards (PQA) and National Association of Counties (NACo) awards.

Mr. Pacheco holds a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He is inspired by his family and a commitment to helping others.