In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Susi Q is closed until further notice. But our channels of communication are wide open, and we are as busy as ever helping our community weather this pandemic. Do not hesitate to contact us with your concerns and thoughts.

History

Founded in 1975, Laguna Beach Seniors was one of the first nonprofits in Orange County to serve older adults. Since 2009, our home has been the Susi Q, a warm and welcoming center where our fastest-growing demographic is living it up and finding the help they need. The Susi Q also is the heart of an ambitious vision called Lifelong Laguna: a community and a nonprofit working together to make the town we love a better place for the rest of our lives.

Mission

Our mission is to enhance the lives of seniors through programs, services, and advocacy that promote independence, wellness and community.

Vision

We will be an essential resource in making the hometown we love the best possible place to age gracefully and meet the challenges of time.

Values

We honor and help one another, define ourselves and defy stereotypes, embrace our diversity, collaborate, and give back to the community where we want to spend the rest of our lives.

Leadership

Executive Director
Nadia Babayi
Board of Directors
Stephany Skenderian, President
Gary Boisen, First Vice President
Monica Richards, Second Vice President
Renae Hinchey
Gail Schickling, Treasurer
Mikal Belicove
Todd Burns
Richard Cirelli
Cody Engle
Kathryn Burton Gray
Kathleen Malcolm
Elizabeth Pearson
Kristine Thalman
Emeritus Council
Bea Field
Tina Haines
Terri Johnson
Darrcy Loveland Bickel
James McBride
Ann Quilter
Chris Quilter
Ruth Stafford
Left to right: Martha, Jo Ann, Christine, Judy, Nadia, & John

Susi Q Staff

Nadia Babayi, Executive Director
nadiababayi@thesusiq.org
949.715.8102  

Jo Ann Ekblad,  Program/Marketing Director
joekblad@thesusiq.org
949.715.8103

Martha Hernandez, LCSW, Director of Care Management
marthah@thesusiq.org
949.715.8104

Christine Brewer, Program/Event/Vol Coordinator
christineb@thesusiq.org
949.715.8105

Judy Baker, Finance Manager
judybaker@thesusiq.org
949.715.8106

Gallery Q Arts Director
artsdirector@thesusiq.org
949.715.8106

John Fay, MSG, Director of Aging in Place Services
johnfay@thesusiq.org
949.715.8107