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Kavulich named state Secretary of Aging

The head of the Area Agency on Aging in Lackawanna County is headed to Harrisburg.

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The head of the Area Agency on Aging in Lackawanna County is taking on a new job in Harrisburg.

Governor-elect Josh Shapiro appointed Jason Kavulich as the new Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging, effective January 17.

Kavulich was a 23-year veteran of the Lackawanna County Human Services Department, starting in 1999.  He served as a Case Worker, then became a supervisor, casework manager, and ultimately, the Area Agency on Aging director in 2016. 

Local lawmakers have praised Kavulich for his handling of the COVID-19 healthcare crisis in Lackawanna County.

I'm proud to nominate Jason Kavulich, Dr. Val Arkoosh, Dr. Latika Davis-Jones, Dr. Debra Bogen, and Mike Humphreys to...

Posted by Josh Shapiro on Wednesday, January 11, 2023

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