Astrid Montenegro
Get to know the friendly faces behind Florida PACE Centers and learn what inspires them in their work. In this edition of our newsletter, we’re excited to feature some fun facts about Astrid Montenegro, the Site Director for our Westchester location.
Where did you grow up?
California & Colombia
What inspired you to work in senior healthcare?
I was raised to love and respect the elderly. I took care of my grandmother and I remember her challenges and struggles as she started aging. I am lucky to be able to work in a program like PACE designed to care for our seniors.
Share one thing you love most about your job:
It is very rewarding to see how many participants we have transported to our adult day health center for medical and therapeutic appointments each week. I love seeing their happy faces while they are enjoying activities.
What sports team(s) do you root for?
Miami Heat, USA soccer (male and female) and my native Colombia soccer team
What is your favorite movie?
Murder on the Orient Express
Who is your favorite author?
Agatha Christie
What is your favorite type of music or artist?
I love listening to salsa and to the greatest hits of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
Where is your ideal vacation spot?
A place where I can be surrounded by mountains, trees, rivers and nature
What is your favorite hobby or pastime?
Doing puzzles or crosswords with family
What is your favorite way to spend a weekend?
At home gardening with my husband, and taking care of our birds (finches and canaries)
What is your favorite food or cuisine?
Italian food
What is your favorite way to stay active or healthy?
Walking, riding my bike and going to the gym twice a week for a light weight lifting workout.
What is a fun fact about you?
I love to travel to foreign countries, learning about their history, visiting historical sites and learning about their cultures.