City of Evanston Hires Long Term Care Ombudsman
Audrey L. Thompson has been hired as the City of Evanston’s Long Term Care Ombudsman and begins work today, September 29. Douglas J. Gaynor, Director of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, said, “We are very fortunate to have Audrey’s leadership and professional experience with community-based programs, service advocacy, behavior crisis management, respite care, grant administration and volunteer management.”
Thompson comes to the City with 13 years’ experience working for a social service agency. She earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from Jackson State University. As the City’s Long Tern Care Ombudsman, she will investigate complaints made by or on behalf of residents in long term care facilities, provide educational programs to the community, and assist in developing family councils in long term care. Her office will be located in the Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Avenue, Evanston.