Francisco Javier Leturia Arrázola

Head of the Comprehensive Center Management Service, Department of Care and Social Policies, Gipuzkoa Provincial Council 2024-

Education: Psychologist, Specialist in Clinical Psychology, Gerontologist

Experience:

Psychologist and Director at the Gipuzkoa Provincial Council, Egogain Gerontological Center of Eibar, Gipuzkoa Provincial Council, 1990-1998

Technical Director of Social Services at Matía Fundazioa, 1998-2008

Managing Director and Knowledge Management Director at the Matía Gerontological Institute, 2002-2008

Technical Director of the Area for People with Disabilities at the Álava Provincial Institute of Social Welfare, Alava Provincial Council 2008-2014

Head of the Social Protection Service for Women Victims of Gender Violence and Social Inclusion Department of Social Policies, Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa 2014-2024

Director, co-director, and professor in various master's and postgraduate programs in gerontology, management, and administration of gerontological and social care centers.

Advisor and consultant in social services and knowledge management in the Basque Country, Spain, and Latin America.

Publications on assessment and intervention in gerontology, best practice guides in the field of care for people with disabilities, such as "Living Better: How We Conceive of Residential Care," management of services and centers, etc.

Participation in European projects and networks, conferences, and other scientific events.

Membership in various scientific committees, senior citizens' and social welfare councils, consensus groups, and expert panels on strategic planning, dementia, needs and resource allocation, disability, and the mental health network.