2015 Action Learning Projects

A foundational component of the Leadership Academy, action learning enables Fellows to champion an innovation that benefits their organization and gives back to the field. The 2015 Annual Meeting featured Spark, an event that highlighted the Fellows and their Action Learning Projects. Witness the passion, desired impact and key learnings of the 2015 Fellows’ Action Learning Projects:


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Mission and Values-Based Education

Lori Albsmeier, Pine Haven Christian Communities:

Mission and Values-Based Education

A Tale of Two Realities

Mary Kate Bartley, Presbyterian SeniorCare:

A Tale of Two Realities

 Filling the Toolbox of Emerging Leaders

Candice Brown, Bethesda Meadow:

Filling the Toolbox of Emerging Leaders

Building a Leadership Pipeline

Sunny Chatagnier, Buckner Retirement Services:

Building a Leadership Pipeline

Cultivating Cultural Competence for the Aging LGBT Community

Dan Churchill, The Admiral at the Lake:

Cultivating Cultural Competence for the Aging LGBT Community

Instilling a Team Culture of Health and Wellness

Linda Coleman, Beacon Communities-an ABHOW Company:

Instilling a Team Culture of Health and Wellness

 Joy Story: Sharing Life Together

Nick Cooper, Masonic Homes of Kentucky:

Joy Story: Sharing Life Together

Human Touch Can Transform Relationships in Person Centered Care

Alicia Fenstermacher, Presbyterian Senior Living:

Human Touch Can Transform Relationships in Person Centered Care

Fighting Ageism: Be Bold, Claim Old

Amy Gorely, Carolina Meadows:

Fighting Ageism: Be Bold, Claim Old

 Roadmap to Retirement: The Urgency for Health Planning

Elmer Heiland, Granite Farms Estates, an ACTS Retirement-Life Community:

Roadmap to Retirement: The Urgency for Health Planning

Mind the Gap: Engaging People Touched By Dementia

Ashley Hill, Elder Care Alliance:

Mind the Gap: Engaging People Touched By Dementia

Rekindling a Sense of Purpose in Our Elders

Christopher Hunt, Morningstar Senior Living:

Rekindling a Sense of Purpose in Our Elders

The Art and Science of Attracting and Keeping Talent

Jayne Keller, Christian Living Communities-Holly Creek:

The Art and Science of Attracting and Keeping Talent

Furious about Ageism

Nathan Keup, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan:

Furious about Ageism

Making Senior Housing & Services Affordable, Available and Accessible

Linda Kolakowski, Jefferson's Ferry:

Making Senior Housing & Services Affordable, Available and Accessible

Leadership: It's a State of Mind; Not a Title

Angela Larson, Montereau, Inc.:

Leadership: It's a State of Mind; Not a Title

Purpose is Vital

Cheryl Laughter Justus, Carolina Village:

Purpose is Vital

Becoming Superstars' Ambassadors

Mario Lemay, Jewish Home of San Francisco:

Becoming Superstars' Ambassadors

Preparing for the Third Thirty: Planning for Aging

Nicole Maag, Porter Hills Retirement Communities and Services:

Preparing for the Third Thirty: Planning for Aging

The Impact of Geriatric Psychopathology on Aging Services Preparedness

Kenya Martin, Wellspring Lutheran Service:

The Impact of Geriatric Psychopathology on Aging Services Preparedness

Maximizing Purpose: A New Strategy for Human Resources

Rob McMonagle, Asbury Communities Inc.:

Maximizing Purpose: A New Strategy for Human Resources

Fueling Longevity, Delighting Everyone

Matt McNeill, ECUMEN:

Fueling Longevity, Delighting Everyone

Hiding or Just Hidden? Intentional Leadership Development

Dale Melton, Salemtowne:

Hiding or Just Hidden? Intentional Leadership Development

Retention vs Turnover: A Key to Quality

Stephanie Morley, McGregor,

Retention vs Turnover: A Key to Quality

Living Small in a Big World

Ric Myers, Foulkways at Gwynedd:

Living Small in a Big World

 Building Balance: Mindfulness' Impact on Effective Leadership

Lisa Noonan, The Park Danfort:

Building Balance: Mindfulness' Impact on Effective Leadership

Technology Integration to Improve Quality of Life

Matt Oathout, Luthercare:

Technology Integration to Improve Quality of Life

Onboarding through Mentorship

Frank O'Brien, Saint Elizabeth Community:

Onboarding through Mentorship

The eXchange 2.0: Online Community Resource Sharing – A Study

Tanya Odarczenko, Consecra Housing Network:

The eXchange 2.0: Online Community Resource Sharing – A Study

Supporting Resident Choice in Senior Living Communities

Becky Pennick, St. Andrew's Resources for Seniors:

Supporting Resident Choice in Senior Living Communities

Connecting Aging Services Across the Globe

Amy Powell, Westminster - Canterbury on Cheseapeake Bay:

Connecting Aging Services Across the Globe

Language is More than Words: Preserving Identity & Dignity

Melinda Schoen, Masonicare:

Language is More than Words: Preserving Identity & Dignity

Face Forward: Best Practices for Preparing Your Resident Council for the Future

Heather Stanton, Seabury:

Face Forward: Best Practices for Preparing Your Resident Council for the Future

Hope at Heritage Point

Wilma Sternthal, Village at Heritage Point:

Hope at Heritage Point

Growing Leadership in Nursing

Sandy Stoll, Franke at Seaside:

Growing Leadership in Nursing

From Isolation to Integration

Reginald Tarver, Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home:

From Isolation to Integration

Leadership Matters

Donna Taylor, Integrace:

Leadership Matters

Calling All Leaders! Unleash Leadership Potential in Others

Julie Thorson, Friendship Haven:

Calling All Leaders! Unleash Leadership Potential in Others

Navigating Care Transitions: A Holistic Approach

Kendra Urdzik, Judson Services, Inc.:

Navigating Care Transitions: A Holistic Approach

Including Employee Support Systems in Your Community Outreach Strategy

Christine Van Vessem, Jewish Senior Life:

Including Employee Support Systems in Your Community Outreach Strategy

Advocate for Innovation not Regulation

Rob Weisbrodt, United Church Homes:

Advocate for Innovation not Regulation

People Living with Dementia are Speaking, Are we Listening?

Jenna Weiss, Alzheimer's Resource Center of Connecticut:

People Living with Dementia are Speaking, Are we Listening?