Rigo J. Saborio, MSG

President and CEO

Rigo J. Saborio, MSG, has more than three decades of leadership in aging services, with expertise spanning public policy, equity initiatives, administration, and direct service.

Before joining Archstone Foundation, Rigo served as Vice President of Programs, Equity, and Community Impact at The SCAN Foundation, where he led community engagement strategies and advanced diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts to ensure all older adults have access to the supports they need to age well.

Previously, Rigo spent 13 years as Chief Executive Officer of St. Barnabas Senior Services in Los Angeles and eight years with AARP, culminating as a Director of Diversity Outreach and Alliances for AARP’s National Office. He also directed the USC Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center for six years and was a staffer for the U.S. House of Representatives' Select Committee on Aging.

Rigo has contributed to numerous charitable and professional organizations. He cofounded and chaired the Los Angeles Aging Advocacy Coalition, helped guide the implementation of California's Master Plan for Aging through his service on the Stakeholder Advisory Committee, and assisted in advancing equity in aging services as a member of the California Department of Aging's Equity Advisory Committee on Aging and Disability. He also served on the board of Grantmakers In Aging. He currently serves on the boards of Older Adults Technology Services, from AARP and the Los Angeles Foundation on Aging, and is a member of the Implementing the MPA in CA Together (IMPACT) Advisory Committee.

Rigo holds a Master of Science in Gerontology from the USC Davis School of Gerontology and a bachelor’s degree in nutritional sciences from California State University, Los Angeles.

Rigo enjoys traveling with his wife, spending meaningful time with his two daughters, catching a ballgame with his dad, and sharing a meal with friends and family.