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Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

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35 episodes

4 weeks ago

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, President and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, sits down with Winoka Clements, Senior Director of Human Resources at Vinson Hall Retirement Community and LeadingAge Virginia board member. Winoka shares her journey into HR and aging services, reflecting on how she’s built a people-first culture rooted in support, connection, and community. She discusses innovative HR strategies, and how those practices strengthen engagement and belongin...

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In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, President and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, sits down with Winoka Clements, Senior Director of Human Resources at Vinson Hall Retirement Community and LeadingAge Virginia board member. Winoka shares her journey into HR and aging services, reflecting on how she’s built a people-first culture rooted in support, connection, and community. She discusses innovative HR strategies, and how those practices strengthen engagement and belongin...

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Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Hope, Connection, and HR with Purpose

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, President and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, sits down with Winoka Clements, Senior Director of Human Resources at Vinson Hall Retirement Community and LeadingAge Virginia board member. Winoka shares her journey into HR and aging services, reflecting on how she’s built a people-first culture rooted in support, connection, and community. She discusses innovative HR strategies, and how those practices strengthen engagement and belongin...

4 weeks ago

29 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Building Healthy Cultures: Lessons from Larry Minnix

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, president and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, welcomes Larry Minnix, retired president and CEO of LeadingAge National and a widely respected voice in aging services. Larry reflects on his decades of leadership, highlighting why culture is the cornerstone of any successful organization and why leaders must be proactive in addressing challenges. Through powerful stories—from navigating regulatory hurdles to shaping healthier workplace e...

1 month ago

48 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Staffing, Strategy, and the Future of Senior Living Leadership

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, President & CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, speaks with Ben Unkle, President & CEO of Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay. Ben shares his unlikely path from trial lawyer to nearly three decades in senior living leadership, including 15 years in his current role. He reflects on the leadership traits that matter most, the power of communication, and lessons learned from guiding the organization through the 2009 economic dow...

2 months ago

26 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Diversity, Development, and Driving Impact

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, President and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, sits down with Carrie Davis, administrator at Covenant Woods in Mechanicsville, VA, to explore her decades-long journey in long-term care. Carrie reflects on her deep commitment to serving older adults and the leadership roles that have shaped her impact within LeadingAge Virginia. Together, they dive into the evolution of Covenant Woods, the complexities of supporting diverse populations,...

4 months ago

27 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Community-Focused Care: Rethinking Hospice and Palliative Care

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, President and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, speaks with Jennifer Martin, RN, CHPN, and Carlos Galliamore, BS, RN, of Blue Ridge Care in Winchester, VA. Together, they explore the importance of expanding access to hospice and palliative care and breaking down common misconceptions. The conversation highlights the organization’s compassionate, community-centered approach, the leadership philosophies that guide their work, and how they...

4 months ago

27 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Housing with Heart: Meeting the Needs of Aging Communities

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, President and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, sits down with Christy Zeitz, CEO of Fellowship Square, and Marta Hill Gray, President of Culpepper Garden, to explore the urgent need for affordable housing for older adults. Together, they dive into the growing housing crisis, the critical importance of preserving existing communities, and the role of both government and private funding in supporting sustainable solutions. Christy and Ma...

5 months ago

29 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Leading with Purpose: Advocacy and Aging Services

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, President and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, talks with Amy Strite, President and CEO of The Span Center. Amy shares insights into the Span Center’s mission to support older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers across several Virginia communities. With a reach of over 111,000 lives each year, the organization offers a vital network of services that improve quality of life. Amy reflects on her professional journ...

7 months ago

27 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Capturing Passion: How Photography Challenges Ageism

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, host Melissa Andrews, president and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia, sits down with professional photographer Heidi Wagner to explore the power of storytelling through photography. Wagner shares how her Passions Project showcases older adults engaged in what they love, challenging ageism and fostering connections. She reflects on photographing diverse communities, from LGBTQ+ elders to public school students, and her ongoing mission to highlight purpose and...

7 months ago

36 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | From Burnouts to Breakthroughs in Assisted Living

In this episode of Voices in Leadership, Jenny Inker, MBA, MS, PhD, LALFA, and Jennifer Yanez Pryor, MA, MS, LALFA, from Virginia Commonwealth University’s Department of Gerontology, explore the evolving landscape of assisted living. They discuss pressing challenges such as workforce burnout, recruitment struggles, and the need for a person-centered approach to care. The conversation also highlights innovative care models and key projects, including their upcoming book on assisted living admi...

8 months ago

35 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Tackling Ageism and Ableism

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 ableism. Bethanie discusses her background in fundraising and communications, her passion for supporting older adults, and the power of language in shaping perceptions about age and ability. She highlights her research using Virginia Commonwealth University's...

10 months ago

30 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Fostering a Culture of Safety and Belonging

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-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care Lab Director for the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Department of Gerontology and Virginia Center on Aging, explains the principles of trauma-informed care, emphasizing the need to understand individuals' life histo...

11 months ago

29 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Combating Loneliness Through Peer Support

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, now implemented in over 2,000 communities, use structured themes and guidelines to create meaningful connections, significantly reducing loneliness and depression among participants. Dr. Theurer highlights research demonstrating increased happiness and ...

11 months ago

27 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Building a Culture of Growth

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 were so special to each of them. You'll walk away from this episode either wanting to apply for a job, move in or, at the very least, visit their boutique!

1 year ago

42 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | The Student's Perspective

In the latest episode, Melissa interviews two Master’s students, Nahshon Carr and Claire Ruble, about their perspectives on ageism, aging and aging services. This episode will not only help you be a better leader but will inspire others to look at this field as a career choice. The theme – “Aging is Beautiful” – enjoy 35 minutes of inspiration!

1 year ago

32 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Embracing Ambiguity

On this episode of Voices in Leadership, Melissa Andrews is joined by Sonali Shetty, Founder, Kova Digital and Susan Rucker, Managing Partner, LeadSpark Consulting, LLC. Susan and Sonali have had incredible careers spanning accounting, IT, start-up, consulting, teaching and facilitating. They share with Melissa how organizations should position themselves for success and what soft skills we should cultivate early in our careers. You’ll also learn why saying yes in the face of ambiguity can be...

1 year ago

47 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Building Lasting Bonds

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 Experience for LeadingAge national, and Mary Kemper, President & CEO of UMA, with whom she has been friends and colleagues for decades. They share the best career advice they’ve ever received, the types of work culture they thrive in, and the importanc...

1 year ago

45 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Elevating Workforce Excellence

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, Senior Director of Human Resources at Vinson Hall Retirement Community, discuss recruitment, retention, DEIB, and the heart they have for what they do. Also, the importance of yoga, wine, and dogs for a fulfilled life. You will walk away from this episode...

1 year ago

48 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Breaking Barriers

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 ageism, (here Heather’s recent Disrupt HR RVA Ted Style talk) the need for more community based services for older adults and their caregivers and why advocating for adult day at the upcoming General Assembly is so important. And you won’t want to miss Heather’s stories about growing up in a large family – and we mean large!

1 year ago

41 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Living with Purpose

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 to spend their last living days and hours. There are lessons in this episode for all of us ...

1 year ago

36 minutes

Voices in Leadership | LeadingAge Virginia

Voices in Leadership | Aging, Architecture, and the Art of Purposeful Work

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.

2 years ago

37 minutes