Joy Barresi Saucier, MHA, RN, FACHE

Joy Barresi Saucier, RN, MHA, FACHE, is Executive Director of the Aroostook Agency on Aging. Focused on supporting older people to thrive in their homes and home communities, the Agency offers programs and services that improve the quality of life, maximize the independence, and promote the well-being of older people in northern Maine. Joy began her career as a Registered Nurse graduating from the University of Maine School of Nursing. She later received a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration from the University of Maine School of Public Administration and a Master of Health Administration degree from St. Joseph’s College of Maine. She is board certified in healthcare management as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. For over 25 years prior to joining the Agency, Joy worked in a variety of healthcare positions with progressive responsibility including patient care, community education, fundraising, project management, and executive leadership. She is a board member and past president of AgeWise Maine’s Association of Agencies on Aging and serves as an alternate board member for Region I of USAging.