FSA Shines at the 34th Annual Santa Barbara Senior Expo

The 34th Annual Santa Barbara Senior Expo, powered by Family Service Agency (FSA), lit up the Earl Warren Showgrounds with energy, services, and community spirit. More than 120 engaged exhibitors came together to offer support to over 1,000 local seniors. The event was a real celebration of aging well – providing in-home care solutions, flu shots, COVID vaccines, blood pressure checks, diabetes screenings, eye tests, home safety consultations and even free haircuts, to name just a few of the offerings. Having helped organize early senior fairs back in the late ‘80s through the SB Parks & Recreation Department, it was inspiring to see how the Expo has evolved.

Today’s event buzzed with energy: live music from the Dixie Daddies and Mamas, Goleta Swing Band, and Ukulele Lulus kept spirits high, while virtual travel and wellness demos informed and entertained. A standout was Family Service Agency’s Caregiver Café – a welcoming space offering one-on-one support, referrals, and guidance for caregivers. Also drawing attention was the American Indian Health & Services Corp. Mobile Mammogram unit, where CEO Scott Black and CFO Jeff Martinez led tours. The agency also provided A1C glucose testing, blood pressure checks, and nutritional counseling – all under the guidance of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Marie Yamamotoya.

At the core of this success story is the powerhouse team of staff and volunteers that organizes and runs the entire event. Special recognition goes to Lyn Shirvanian of FSA, whose leadership and passion continue to elevate the Expo year after year, and to Jeanne West, longtime Senior Care Consultant and co-chair, who’s been a guiding force for over 30 years. A heartfelt thank-you also goes to the volunteers – Yardi Systems, T-Mobile, Cox Communications, Montecito Bank & Trust, LEON, the SB Promotores Network and the nursing students from SBCC and Westmont College, whose tireless efforts – from exhibitor check-in to mobility assistance – made the day run smoothly. A huge shout out to Glen Novack at Moving Miss Daisy for providing carts to aid in unloading all the exhibitor swag. Truly, the SB Senior Expo is one of Santa Barbara’s most cherished events for seniors, caregivers, and the community.

Sightings included FSA’s CEO Lisa Brabo, Easy Lift’s Ernesto Paredes, Easter Moorman of VNA Health, Giselle Dorado of Mission Park, Cheyanne Brooks with COX Communications, Ivan Castelo with U.S. Bank, Stephanie Granados from CenCal Health and fabulous event emcee David Moorman