Key Staff
Im Ja Choi is the Founder and current CEO of Penn Asian Senior Service (PASSi) and its subsidiaries. Addionally, she serves as a council member for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging Cultural Diversity Advisory Council, and a commissioner of the Pennsylvania Commission on Women. Ms. Choi received her MS degree in Organizational Dynamics from the University of Pennsylvania, and her B.A. degree from Korea University in Seoul.
Mr. Yang is responsible for matters of regulatory compliance, working closely with governmental and organizational program partners to ensure PASSi’s conformity with all contractual and licensure requirements. He is also involved in areas of new business development, such as the renovation of the south building on PASSi’s campus. Mr. Yang holds a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Temple University Beasley School of Law.
Ms. Every researches, writes, and prepares government, foundation and corporate grant proposals and reports that align with PASSi’s mission. She also helps to develop and maintain positive relationships with funders. She holds a Master's in Public Health from Arcadia University and a B.S. in Psychology from Gwynedd Mercy University.
Ms. Fine-Gabbay has been working with families and seniors for over 25 plus years. Over the last 10 years, she has developed and managed several "Aging in Place" programs (NORCs). Most recently she was the director of an active, older adult senior center. Her passion is helping seniors stay active and healthy through positive social connections and enriching programs. She holds a Master's in Family Therapy from Hahnemann University (Drexel U.) and a B.A. in Human Development Social Relations from Earlham College.
