20th Annual In-Person NYC Elder Justice Conference

Conference Chair: Florian Edwards, LMSW, Senior Director, Protective Services, JASA

Florian Edwards is JASA’s Senior Director of Protective Services, which entails oversight of Adult Protective Services (APS), Elder Justice Prevention Services, and the Annual Elder Justice Training Institute. Florian has provided individual and group therapy in her professional work with victims of domestic violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, and modern-day slavery. She is a core member of the Enhanced Multi-Disciplinary Team (EMDT). She is passionate about fighting for social justice, especially for vulnerable and at-risk populations. 

Florian attended CUNY’s Herbert H. Lehman College, where she received her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 2002, with honors. Florian attended Fordham University’s Graduate School of Social Service, where she received her Master’s of Social Work in 2004. Florian remains an active member of the National Association of Social Workers.