Lois Hayman-El
Lois Hayman-El is a native Philadelphian. She is a graduate of Overbrook High School, Hampton Institute, and UPENN School of Social Work. She has worked with all age groups. However, the majority of her career has been spent in the field of gerontology. She has supervised and trained people in the field of aging. She often helps people in the community to access and navigate the complexities of service for older adults and younger people with disabilities. She has a special interest in the area of grief and loss. With her husband of many years, she has served as a family caregiver and mentor for young people in the community.
She has supervised and trained people in the field of aging. In addition she has served as an Adjunct Faculty member at La Salle University, Lincoln University, Eastern University, University of St. Francis and Bryn Mawr School of Social Work and Social Research. She has been a board member of the following organizations over the years: the Presbytery of Philadelphia Self Development of People Committee, Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly, the Center on Ethnic and Minority Aging, the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania, and the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania. She has held officer positions with the National Association of Black Social Workers and the local Philadelphia chapter.