2015 Action Learning Projects

Lori Albsmeier, Pine Haven Christian Communities:

Mission and Values-Based Education

Mary Kate Bartley, Presbyterian SeniorCare:

A Tale of Two Realities

Candice Brown, Bethesda Meadow:

Filling the Toolbox of Emerging Leaders

Sunny Chatagnier, Buckner Retirement Services:

Building a Leadership Pipeline

Dan Churchill, The Admiral at the Lake:

Cultivating Cultural Competence for the Aging LGBT Community

Linda Coleman, Beacon Communities-an ABHOW Company:

Instilling a Team Culture of Health and Wellness

Nick Cooper, Masonic Homes of Kentucky:

Joy Story: Sharing Life Together

Alicia Fenstermacher, Presbyterian Senior Living:

Human Touch Can Transform Relationships in Person Centered Care

Amy Gorely, Carolina Meadows:

Fighting Ageism: Be Bold, Claim Old

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

Roadmap to Retirement: The Urgency for Health Planning

Ashley Hill, Elder Care Alliance:

Mind the Gap: Engaging People Touched By Dementia

Christopher Hunt, Morningstar Senior Living:

Rekindling a Sense of Purpose in Our Elders

Jayne Keller, Christian Living Communities-Holly Creek:

The Art and Science of Attracting and Keeping Talent

Nathan Keup, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan:

Furious about Ageism

Linda Kolakowski, Jefferson's Ferry:

Making Senior Housing & Services Affordable, Available and Accessible

Angela Larson, Montereau, Inc.:

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

Cheryl Laughter Justus, Carolina Village:

Purpose is Vital

Mario Lemay, Jewish Home of San Francisco:

Becoming Superstars' Ambassadors

Nicole Maag, Porter Hills Retirement Communities and Services:

Preparing for the Third Thirty: Planning for Aging

Kenya Martin, Wellspring Lutheran Service:

The Impact of Geriatric Psychopathology on Aging Services Preparedness

Rob McMonagle, Asbury Communities Inc.:

Maximizing Purpose: A New Strategy for Human Resources

Matt McNeill, ECUMEN:

Fueling Longevity, Delighting Everyone

Dale Melton, Salemtowne:

Hiding or Just Hidden? Intentional Leadership Development

Stephanie Morley, McGregor,

Retention vs Turnover: A Key to Quality

Ric Myers, Foulkways at Gwynedd:

Living Small in a Big World

Lisa Noonan, The Park Danfort:

Building Balance: Mindfulness' Impact on Effective Leadership

Matt Oathout, Luthercare:

Technology Integration to Improve Quality of Life

Frank O'Brien, Saint Elizabeth Community:

Onboarding through Mentorship

Tanya Odarczenko, Consecra Housing Network:

The eXchange 2.0: Online Community Resource Sharing – A Study

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

Supporting Resident Choice in Senior Living Communities

Amy Powell, Westminster - Canterbury on Cheseapeake Bay:

Connecting Aging Services Across the Globe

Scott Richardson , Williamsburg Landing, Inc.:

OPEN DOORS - A Comprehensive Dementia Training Program

Melinda Schoen, Masonicare:

Language is More than Words: Preserving Identity & Dignity

Heather Stanton, Seabury:

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

Wilma Sternthal, Village at Heritage Point:

Hope at Heritage Point

Sandy Stoll, Franke at Seaside:

Growing Leadership in Nursing

Reginald Tarver, Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home:

From Isolation to Integration

Donna Taylor, Integrace:

Leadership Matters

Julie Thorson, Friendship Haven:

Calling All Leaders! Unleash Leadership Potential in Others

Kendra Urdzik, Judson Services, Inc.:

Navigating Care Transitions: A Holistic Approach

Christine Van Vessem, Jewish Senior Life:

Including Employee Support Systems in Your Community Outreach Strategy

Rob Weisbrodt, United Church Homes:

Advocate for Innovation not Regulation