In this episode of Voices in Leadership, Bethanie Constant, vice president of Mission Advancement at Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, about her journey into gerontology, her current research, and her efforts to combat ageism and ableis...

In this episode, Gigi Amateau, MS, PhD, and Morgan Alexander, LMSW, MSG, explore how fostering a culture of safety and belonging within organizations can enhance job satisfaction and employee retention. Gigi, an assistant professor and Person-C...

In our Season 3 premiere, Dr. Kristine Theurer, president of JAVA Group Programs, shares how her personal journey of grief inspired her to develop the first standardized peer support interventions for senior living communities. These programs, ...

In this episode, we hear how three leaders from The Chesapeake are impacting their staff retention efforts, focusing on professional development and why their individual Leadership Academy experiences we...

In the latest episode, Melissa interviews two Master’s students, Nahshon Carr and Claire Ruble, about their perspective...

On this episode of Voices in Leadership, Melissa Andrews is joined by Sonali Shetty, Founder, Kova Digital and Susan Rucker, Managing...

Sometimes, especially in the field of aging services, professional and personal lines blur – and it’s all for the greater good. In this episode, Melissa spends time with Sharon Sullivan, Vice President and Head of Conferences and Brand Experien...

Wanting to interview them from the start of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews is finally joined by two powerhouse workforce experts from our field! Brandy Day, Chief Talent Officer at Williamsburg Landing, and Winoka Clements, S...

Heather Turbyne-Pollard is the CEO at Circle Center Adult Day in Richmond, VA. Melissa Andrews talks to Heather about her call to work in aging services, disrupting agei...

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...

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

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 mem...

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In this episode, we get to hear from the culture champions of EveryAge – Lee Syria, President and CEO, and Aimee ...

On this episode, Lynne Giacobbe, Chief Executive Officer of Kendal at Home, and Jeremy Neely, Senior Vice Presiden...

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 Leadin...

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 ...

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 ef...

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 i...

Platinum Elite Sponsor, Paymerang's Colleen Crist and Lynette Rock  share their insights on the importance of cultivat...

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 ,a...

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 be...

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 a...

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...

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 challeng...