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E169: Staff to Resident: Carolyn Mellinger’s Enduring Impact on Willow Valley
Life Under The Willow Tree
27 minutes 6 seconds
4 months ago
E169: Staff to Resident: Carolyn Mellinger’s Enduring Impact on Willow Valley
Host: Carol MacAllister
Guest: Carolyn Mellinger, former WV staff, now Resident
Description: Carolyn Mellinger was a former staff member and is now a current resident of Willow Valley. The conversation centers on Mellinger's foundational role in establishing numerous programs and services at Willow Valley from its inception. She recounts her journey from a waitress to the first activities director, detailing how she initiated key offerings, such as mail delivery, resident handbooks, and activity programs, by actively listening to and collaborating with residents, thereby fostering a strong volunteer culture. The discussion also explores the evolution of the community's organizational structure and its prudent financial management, offering valuable historical context and a unique insider's perspective on Willow Valley's development.
Life Under The Willow Tree
Podcasts designed by Willow Valley residents, for Willow Valley residents, their friends & families. These podcasts are about Willow Valley residents and the people and events that surround them.
