Founded in 1975, JABA is Central Virginia’s leading provider of information and services for seniors

Our mission is to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.

2020 Plan

Aging in Community

Learn about the 2020 Plan and find out ways to be involved - or ways you may already be involved - in creating a great community for all ages!

Gordon Walker

CEO

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Gordon Walker

674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9, Charlottesville, VA 22901

Phone: (434) 817-5238, Fax: (434) 817-5230

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Gordon Walker has been the executive director and chief executive officer of the Jefferson Area Board for Aging since 1982. In that capacity, he presides over all JABA operations, programs, budgeting, marketing and development activities. He is an adjunct professor in the School of Nursing at the University of Virginia. He has also served as president of several local and state nonprofit organizations and was chair of the Albemarle County School Board. In 1995 and again in 2005, Gordon was appointed to the White House Conference on Aging as a representative for the State of Virginia. Prior to his tenure at JABA, he was associate director of the Georgia State University Gerontology Center, a legislative aide to the U.S. Senate Committee on Aging and deputy director of the Vermont Department of Aging. His degree is a Master of Science in City Planning and Urban Studies from San Diego State University and he has a certification in gerontology from Georgia State University.

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Your monetary donation to JABA, Inc. could make all the difference to Charlottesville and Central Virginia elders, and the caregivers who assist them. Please consider donating today! You can also arrange for a regular monthly payment plan for your convenience. [Click here] for more information

In addition, JABA has numerous volunteer opportunities for people of all ages. [Volunteer page]

Phone: (434) 817-5222
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674 Hillsdale Drive, Suite 9, Charlottesville, VA 22901.