Honoring 13 Years of Service

A happy elderly woman cuddles two young children on a couch, creating a warm and loving family moment.

Executive Director Pam Miller to Retire Following 13 Years of Service

After 13 years of exceptional leadership, Pam Miller, our Executive Director, is retiring, leaving behind a legacy that has reshaped aging services across our seven‑county region. Her tenure has been marked by vision, determination, and an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of older adults and people with disabilities.

Under Ms. Miller’s guidance, the agency expanded and strengthened direct services that now serve as lifelines for thousands of residents. She championed the creation and growth of critical case management programs, including Veteran-Directed Care (VDC), PEARLS, and the development of Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) initiatives that promote access, independence, and dignity. She also led the agency in taking over Meals on Wheels Yuba-Sutter so those services could continue without disruption in a rural community that depended on them. Her commitment to service continuity also led to the successful transition of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in-house, ensuring consistent advocacy for vulnerable older adults.

She provided steady and decisive leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, when older adults faced unprecedented risk and isolation. Through her direction, the agency rapidly scaled Meals on Wheels delivery across all seven counties, ensuring uninterrupted nutrition services.

Ms. Miller’s ability to build partnerships and foster collaboration strengthened county workgroups, advanced Age-Friendly planning with AARP, supported rural access initiatives, and elevated the accomplishments of funded partners throughout the region. She also prioritized long-term sustainability by diversifying the agency’s funding streams, helping secure a more resilient future for vital community programs.

Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is known for her warmth, humor, and deep care for the people she serves. As she steps into retirement, she looks forward to spending more time with her three granddaughters—and eagerly awaits the arrival of her fourth.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to Pam Miller for her extraordinary service and wish her joy and fulfillment in the years ahead.

For now, Will Tift will serve as Acting Executive Director, and any inquiries related to Pam’s retirement should be directed to him. We are taking a deliberate approach to assess what the organization needs at this time, which will guide the timing of the Executive Director search. Our priority is stability now and a thoughtful, well‑prepared process moving forward.

 

Snapshots of Service, Leadership, and Community

Two women are in a kitchen, smiling while preparing and serving a roasted turkey on a countertop.
A group of people poses with a certificate at a Sutter County meeting, showcasing community involvement or recognition.
Three individuals are posing with a framed certificate in an office, with a California flag and a microphone in the foreground.
A woman with star-shaped glasses and a sign says "Life of the PARTY!" stands next to a serious man in a suit and purple hat.
Two women smile outdoors, one holding potted herbs, with greenery and a tent in the background.
A vibrant booth for the Area Agency on Aging, featuring colorful decorations and volunteers engaging with visitors during an event.
Two women stand together in front of a banner for the Agency on Aging Area 4. One wears a black hat and a logo shirt.
A smiling man and woman pose for a selfie in front of a backdrop featuring the California Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
Two women and two young girls sit together in a colorful train at a park, enjoying a fun outing.
Three women are sitting together at a table, smiling, with a colorful assortment of vegetables in the foreground.
Four women are smiling together in an office setting with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.
A lively gathering with people at tables, enjoying food and drinks, amidst a warm atmosphere and a presentation in the background.
A smiling woman with short red hair wears a festive party hat while enjoying a treat at a table.
A woman in a vintage lace dress and a man in a Jedi costume pose together in a room with chairs and tables.
A joyful family gathering in front of a decorated Christmas tree, wearing festive outfits and smiling for a selfie.
A diverse group of individuals gathered at a table, representing Placer Independent Resource Services in Auburn, CA.
Three individuals standing together in a studio setting, smiling for the photo. The backdrop is dark with studio lights visible.
Four women pose together inside a festive photo frame decorated for the holidays.
A group of five individuals stands together in a Sacramento County meeting room, holding a framed document.
A woman in golf attire poses with a cardboard cutout at a retirement celebration, holding a sign saying "Bogey is the new par."
A happy elderly woman cuddles two young children on a couch, creating a warm and loving family moment.
A group of people wearing masks and aprons holds their landscape paintings in a cozy indoor setting.
A man and woman sit together, smiling at a festive gathering with a holiday wreath in the background and drinks on the table.
Two women are in a kitchen, smiling while preparing and serving a roasted turkey on a countertop.
A group of people poses with a certificate at a Sutter County meeting, showcasing community involvement or recognition.
Three individuals are posing with a framed certificate in an office, with a California flag and a microphone in the foreground.
A woman with star-shaped glasses and a sign says "Life of the PARTY!" stands next to a serious man in a suit and purple hat.
Two women smile outdoors, one holding potted herbs, with greenery and a tent in the background.
A vibrant booth for the Area Agency on Aging, featuring colorful decorations and volunteers engaging with visitors during an event.
Two women stand together in front of a banner for the Agency on Aging Area 4. One wears a black hat and a logo shirt.
A smiling man and woman pose for a selfie in front of a backdrop featuring the California Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
Two women and two young girls sit together in a colorful train at a park, enjoying a fun outing.
Three women are sitting together at a table, smiling, with a colorful assortment of vegetables in the foreground.
Four women are smiling together in an office setting with a decorated Christmas tree in the background.
A lively gathering with people at tables, enjoying food and drinks, amidst a warm atmosphere and a presentation in the background.
A smiling woman with short red hair wears a festive party hat while enjoying a treat at a table.
A woman in a vintage lace dress and a man in a Jedi costume pose together in a room with chairs and tables.
A joyful family gathering in front of a decorated Christmas tree, wearing festive outfits and smiling for a selfie.
A diverse group of individuals gathered at a table, representing Placer Independent Resource Services in Auburn, CA.
Three individuals standing together in a studio setting, smiling for the photo. The backdrop is dark with studio lights visible.
Four women pose together inside a festive photo frame decorated for the holidays.
A group of five individuals stands together in a Sacramento County meeting room, holding a framed document.
A woman in golf attire poses with a cardboard cutout at a retirement celebration, holding a sign saying "Bogey is the new par."
A happy elderly woman cuddles two young children on a couch, creating a warm and loving family moment.
A group of people wearing masks and aprons holds their landscape paintings in a cozy indoor setting.
A man and woman sit together, smiling at a festive gathering with a holiday wreath in the background and drinks on the table.