Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, in honor of Women's History Month, I would like to recognize Wendy Coschignano Ford. Wendy Coschignano Ford was appointed the chief executive officer for the Osceola Council on Aging in 2019. Wendy's career with the OCOA is expansive, spending the past 20 years in key positions within the council, including serving as the director housing and finance. During the past two decades, Wendy's multidisciplinary approach led to her appointment to the agency's top position. She effectively managed six separate housing communities and successfully developed, negotiated, and managed many commercial contracts while leading the implementation of strategic planning and marketing strategies. Since 2019, OCOA a has seen exponential increases in sustainable operations, collaborations with the Osceola and central Florida community, and new initiatives, which have increased revenue, client satisfaction, profitability, and reimbursement growth. The Osceola Council on Aging's mission is to provide services to enable independence and self-sufficiency with Osceola County seniors, disabled adults, disadvantaged individuals, and impoverished families. Wendy's colleagues state she is always committed to ``achieving the highest standards of performance and leadership'' while embodying the heart of the council's mission. Wendy is a graduate of the University of Central Florida's business school, and will be completing her MBA degree in July of this year.…”