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.

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.

Solomon Shibeshi, PhD

Assistant Director, Disabilities Services & Supports Branch

Dr. Shibeshi leads the Disabilities Services & Supports Branch, overseeing key programs such as the APS Program & Planning, L.A. Found, New Freedom Transportation, Information & Assistance, Outreach, and Community Education. He also serves as the Executive Liaison for the Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities (LACCOD).

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

Victoria Jump

Assistant Director, Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Branch

Victoria Jump oversees the AAA branch, managing programs under the Older Americans Act and the Older Californians Act to support older adults. Her role also includes overseeing key initiatives like Purposeful Aging Los Angeles (PALA) and the County’s Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), while serving as the Executive Liaison for the L.A. County Commission for Older Adults (LACCOA).

With over 25 years of management experience, Ms. Jump has developed, implemented, and modernized programs such as the Aging and Disability Resource Center, senior nutrition program, and complex case management—many of which have earned state and national awards.

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.