In this episode of the Goddesses of Social Work Podcast, host Renita Ray Davis sits down with Whitney Anderson, coordinator at the Central Alabama Aging Consortium (CAAC), to explore her journey into service and her commitment to helping older adults navigate complex systems of care.

With nearly 20 years of experience in Medicare, Medicaid, and medical billing, Whitney now leads three key programs — SHIP (State Health Insurance Program), MIPPA (Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act), and SMP (Senior Medicare Patrol). Each program plays a vital role in ensuring seniors have access to clarity, protection, and the resources they need to thrive.

In this conversation, we talk about: 🌿 Whitney’s path into the helping professions and eventually into Medicare-related programming 🌿 The unique impact of SHIP, MIPPA, and SMP in the lives of older adults 🌿 The importance of advocating for seniors navigating complex and sometimes overwhelming systems 🌿 Stories that remind Whitney why this work matters so deeply 🌿 Her hopes for participants attending the upcoming Remember Me documentary screening and community gathering on November 1st

Whitney’s story is a reminder that advocacy can take many forms — and that guiding people toward clarity and access is a sacred form of service …along your social work journey.

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