Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

On the latest episode of Voices in Leadership, Melissa Andrews speaks to Heather Harmon from Platinum Sponsor Henderson, Inc. about her role as a death doula. Heather’s work with the Henderson team supports our members’ growing campuses and the family culture at Henderson supports Heather’s work in the community as she helps families navigate critical conversations about how their loved ones want...

In the latest episode of Voices in Leadership, it’s not just one Melissa, it’s two! Host Melissa Andrews talks to Melissa Pritchard , Managing Principal from Platinum Sponsor SFCS , about how working in aging and architecture invites creativity, innovation, mission and purpose to Melissa’s work. Work, we learn, Melissa was destined to do from a very young age. 

In our latest episode of Voices in Leadership, Melissa is joined by our most seasoned team member, Dana Parsons , Vice President & Legislative Counsel, and our newest team member, Tracey Lewis , Advocacy and Grants Coordinator, to discuss their passion for aging services and the importance of advocacy.

On this episode of Voices in Leadership, Christine Fares Walley and Katelyn McCauley from Holleran join Melissa to discuss the importance of personal and professional connection, full-circle moments and a shared passion for our work in aging services. 

In this episode, we get to hear from the culture champions of EveryAge – Lee Syria , President and CEO, and Aimee Reimann , Chief Operating Officer. Learn how they have cultivated incredibly strong leadership and why those leaders stay and gain a deeper knowledge of this incredibly innovative organization.

On this episode, Lynne Giacobbe , Chief Executive Officer of Kendal at Home, and Jeremy Neely , Senior Vice President of Community Operations at ACTS Retirement-Life Communities, Inc. discuss their shared passion for the field of aging services, mentoring, and leadership development. 

In this episode, Melissa interviews two friends and colleagues, DeAnn Akins, Founder and CEO of Octofly Dreams and Libby Bush, President & CEO of Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community. Melissa, DeAnn and Libby are all alums of the LeadingAge national Larry Minnix Leadership Academy and discuss imposter syndrome, transitions, and aligning personal and professional purpose and passion.

On this episode, Melissa is joined by Glen Berkel, Director of Hospitality with EveryAge and LeadingAge Virginia Board member and Todd Andrews, President of Community Living at Asbury Communities. Glen and Todd have been friends and colleagues for the better part of 2 decades and share a common philosophy of “paying it forward” especially when it comes to mentoring and professional development of...

How much cross-collaboration exists in your organization? Learn from Dr. Karen Wigginton, Chief Marketing Officer, and Paula Greenhagen, Chief Human Resource Officer, with Sunnyside Communities about how they support their cross-departmental efforts, particularly around new team member recruitment. Thank goodness these two leaders chose our field because their impact stretches far  - as does their...

This Voices in Leadership episode highlights two leaders from outside of Virginia. Kelly Papa, President & CEO of Duncaster Retirement Community in Bloomfield, CT and Diana Delgado, President & CEO of Eaton Senior Communities in Lakewood, CO share their perspectives on leadership and you don’t to miss out on their wisdom. Learn how each of these leaders create a culture of shared values an...

Platinum Elite Sponsor, Paymerang's Colleen Crist and Lynette Rock   share their insights on the importance of cultivating resiliency as individuals and teams as well as the secret to having a good outlook at work every day. You won’t want to miss this!

You can’t always call your colleague a mentor or friend, but the relationship becomes something special every once in a while. In this episode, we learn all about the special relationship Judy Raymond, Executive Director of Lake Prince Woods ,and Kimberly Brathwaite, Assisted Living Administrator for Culpepper Garden, developed from the first time they met. And the importance of those relationship...

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, hear from 2 emerging leaders in our field. Kelly Black, Student Intern with LeadingAge Virginia, and Laiya Rollins, Membership and Workforce Development Coordinator, share their insights on how we can better position aging services as a career choice, how to attract top candidates to your organization, and the importance of focusing on cultivating the next...

In our latest episode, Courtney Nuzzo, Executive Director of The Lewinsville Retirement Community in McLean and LeadingAge Virginia Board member and Theresa Thomas, Associate Executive Director and Chair of Goodwin House’s Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Committee, share their perspectives on the importance of diversity, equality, equity and inclusion in the work place. Their personal experience...

In this episode, Michele Holleran, Founder and CEO of Holleran, and Nancy King, President of Senior Options, share their shared love of continuous personal development and learning, the importance of a kitchen cabinet and wolfpack, and how they have contributed to and participated in the evolution of aging services. Their enthusiasm for our mission and joyful friendship will inspire anyone who lis...

In this episode, Judith Trumbo, President & CEO of VMRC, and Laura Toni-Holsinger, Executive Director of the United Way of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County, discuss the 5 f’s (family, faith, fitness, fun, and friends), leading in challenging times, being women in leadership, and more!   Voices in Leadership is brought to you by LeadingAge Virginia, moderated by President & CEO, Melissa A...

Andrea Staskiel, Executive Director of Warwick Forest is joined by her mentor Donna Highfill, Chief Change Warrior of Donna Highfill Consulting LLC as they talk about what inspired their relationship and career journey. Voices in Leadership is brought to you by LeadingAge Virginia, moderated by President & CEO, Melissa Andrews.