Orlene Grant
S. Orlene Grant, RN, MSN, is the President, Founder and CEO of the Juanita C. Grant Foundation whose mission is “to improve the lives of older adults through economic development, education, and training.” Ms. Grant is an innovative leader in the aging field as is known for building partnerships with government entities, higher education, local and national non-profit organizations in delivering national programs and services at the local level. Ms. Grant leads training programs with federal, state and local law enforcement experts on preventing elder abuse and fraud. She is a frequent speaker and panelist at professional conferences such as the National Council on Aging’s Age + Action Conferences, the Association of Social Workers, Maryland Recreation Professional Association, Georgetown Senior Center, the Prince George’s County League of Women Voters, Prince George’s County Commission of Women Annual Conference and the Fairfax County Village Home for Life 2023 Expo and the 2024 Altrusa International Conference. Ms. Grant serves on regional and national boards, including being elected to the National Alliance of Non-profit Insurance Board of Directors and re-elected Vice Chair of Fairfax County’s Coordinating Council on Aging and Adults with disabilities in Fairfax, VirginiaMs. Grant received her Nursing undergraduate degree and Master’s in Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing from Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana.
