Karen Deigl
President/CEO
As President and CEO of Senior Resource Association since 2006, Karen is responsible for a $16 million annual operational budget and managing 120+ employees. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University and a Master of Health Administration from the University of Florida.
Karen is recognized as a leader in her field, as evidenced by her service as Chair of the Florida Public Transportation Association and Florida Council on Aging Board Treasurer, Registered Professional Guardian through the Florida Office of Public and Professional Guardians, Past President and Board Member of Florida Aging Service Providers, and Vice Chair of Florida Transit Association Finance Corporation.
A long-time resident of Vero Beach, Karen has vast knowledge of the needs of our community’s population, including over 25 years of experience managing nonprofit, private, and public businesses. She is a proven leader who is dedicated to community involvement and developing on-going relationships with public and private constituencies.
In addition to her leadership responsibilities at Senior Resource Association, Karen is an elected Indian River County Hospital Trustee, ensuring fiscally sound and responsible resolutions are made in order to provide healthcare and better quality of life for all Indian River County residents. She serves on the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Integrity Committee and as a Deacon at First Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach. Karen is a long-standing member of the Indian River County Chamber of Commerce and chairs its Educational Foundation. Her leadership has been noted with recognition as Indian River County Civic Professional Woman of the Year and Indian River County Chamber of Commerce Director of the Year.
Karen’s servant leadership inspires her team, which also has earned many awards including Safety Award of the Year by Florida’s Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged, Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award from the Florida Public Transportation Association, National Urban System of the Year from Community Transportation Association of America, and the Innovation Award from the Commission for Transportation Disadvantaged.
Robyn Orzel
Chief Development Officer
As Chief Development Officer, Robyn focuses on helping donors achieve their philanthropic goals by connecting them to meaningful opportunities that improve the lives of seniors in IRC. Prior to joining SRA, Robyn served as the Director of Development/Associate Executive Director for more than 20 years at the Vero Beach Museum of Art.
As a former chapter President and longtime member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Robyn’s knowledge of best practices in the field and her commitment to our community will help guide our organization to new levels of philanthropy.
Robyn brings more than 33 years of development and marketing experience, having served in leadership roles in the arts, secondary and higher education, and human and social services.
Gabriel Pedrero
CFO/Vice President of Senior Services
Gabriel Pedrero joined Senior Resource Association in early 2023 as CFO/Vice President. With decades of accounting and finance experience, his broad background includes service to for-profit and not-for-profit organizations of various sizes.
Gabriel provides strategic leadership to Senior Resource Association business and finance functions and manages its capital assets.
He oversees Budget and Financial Planning, the Accounting Department, Procurement Services, and Treasury for the association as well as direction and support in the operations of all senior services areas.
Gabriel has a bachelor’s in business administration from Florida International University and a master’s in accounting and financial management from Keller Graduate School. After completing his master’s degree, he became a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the State of Florida and maintains an active license.
Departmental Contacts
DayAway Manager
Annie Mae Stokes – 772.569.0760 ext. 113
Community Outreach Manager
Jules Cherney – 772.569.0760 ext. 142
Director of Enrichment and Nutrition (including Meals on Wheels)
Emily Snow – 772.569.0760 ext. 206
Director of Case Management
Rosalind Diaz – 772.569.0760 ext. 116
Director of Human Resources
Kate Broomell – 772.569.0760 ext. 130
Director of Marketing and Events
Angela Bosman – 772.569.0760 ext. 119
Director of Communcations and Media Relations
Erin Miller – 772.569.0760 ext. 134
