Staff category: Board

Femada Shamam

Femada Shamam has been working in the field of care and support to the elderly for 16 years. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer of The Association for the Aged (TAFTA), a Durban-based NPO that caters to the needs of older people. The organization provides services and support to approximately 7,500 people in Durban, South Africa.

Rich Schutt

Mr. Schutt has been with the organization over 35 years. He has the responsibility for overseeing operations, finance, marketing, development, and administrative divisions of Providence Life Services. Mr. Schutt was a past Board of Directors Chair of the national association, LeadingAge, formerly known as AAHSA. He has served on his local church and school boards. He is also the past-chair of the State LeadingAge affiliate in Illinois. He is President of Providence Management, which owns a Technology Company and Development Company. In addition, Mr. Schutt is the past-chair of an alliance of long term care agencies in Chicago, known as Symbria.