Greetings Coconino County!
I am Rashida Suminski, the Public Fiduciary Director for Coconino County. I recently joined the County on May 30, 2017, where I have the pleasure to continue my role as the Public Fiduciary Director, in a larger and more diverse County. I am honored to serve the citizens of this great County.
Prior to relocating to Flagstaff, I was the Public Fiduciary Director for Mohave County. I worked for Mohave County for ten years, all of which were in the in the Public Fiduciary’s office. I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from San Francisco State University. I am a National Certified Guardian as well as a Licensed Fiduciary through the Arizona Office of the Courts.
I have spent my professional career protecting the most vulnerable adult citizens of our State. I am truly dedicated to making a difference in the people’s lives that we serve. The incredibly talented group of staff that I have the pleasure of leading, work above and beyond to ensure the County’s wards are safe, protected, and thriving in the best environment possible.
My long-term experience in this field has been a great addition to this department. I empower my staff with knowledge, and decision-making skills, in approaching the management of their Ward caseloads. I strongly support collaboration of ideas, as well as “out of the box” thinking, when solving complex issues.
Most people do not know exactly what the Public Fiduciary’s Office does for the community in Coconino County. The Public Fiduciary is Court appointed Guardian and/or Conservator for vulnerable adults that have been deemed incapacitated as defined pursuant to statute. The Public Fiduciary is an appointed position and serves at the pleasure of the Board.
The vulnerable adults that we serve are those with Developmental Disabilities, Serious Mental Illness, and the Elderly population suffering from cognitive diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Our department works directly with external agencies such as Adult Protective Services, Flagstaff Medical Center, Flagstaff Police Department and the Medical Examiner’s office.
I look forward to my continued work with the internal and external agencies we interface with daily, in a collaborative effort to protect the vulnerable citizens of Coconino County.
I’m pleased to also introduce this week’s edition of Inside Coconino in which you will also find:
· Supervisors support DACA
· Special CodeRED for employees
· Soup with the Supervisor
· and much more…
Rashida Suminski
Public Fiduciary |