October 4 & 5, 2023 | Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel
Unprecedented challenges over the past few years have created changes to the elder care industry we
could not have anticipated. Discussions will address issues related to our new reality including:
bed closures in LTC, caregiver shortages, lack of availability in geriatric psychiatric hospitals,
and assisted living and dementia communities becoming more discerning about accepting residents
with difficult behaviors. Hear from clinical experts in Gerontology, Dementia, Geriatric Psychiatry
and Senior Living as well as hospital case managers, advocacy groups, policy makers and
legislators.
The need for collaboration and new ideas is essential. Come brainstorm with each other
and our partners as we create innovative ways to work together and support each other. Join us to
discover the leadership skills needed not just to survive, but to thrive as we embrace the growing
need of elders in our communities.
Our Agenda for the day was as follows:
Wednesday, October 4th – Pre-Conference Sessions & Opening Reception
3:30pm – 5pm: Pre-Conference Sessions
Session A – Compassion, Not Control: Supporting Decision-Making for Older Adults.
Led by Susan Wehry, MD
Session B – Hiring and Retaining Talent in Turbulent Times: How to Find & Keep the People you Want, Led by Gigi Blair and Becca Pearce
5:00pm – 5:30pm: New Member Meeting
5:00pm – 7:00pm: Opening Reception
Thursday, October 5th – ALCA NE 2023 Conference
7:30am – 8:30am: Breakfast and Sponsor Area Open
8:30am – 8:45am: Welcome by Conference Chair – Jennifer Pilcher
8:45am – 9:00am: Program Introduction – Gigi Blair and Becca Pearce
9:00am – 10:00am: Being with Aging: Evolution and Revolution -Susan Wehry, MD, Director of AgingME, Associate Professor Geriatrics, College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of New England.
10:00am – 11:00am: Strategies For Empowering Adult Children Through the Dementia Journey – Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc. Dr. Frances S. Arkin Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine, Chief and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Tufts Medical Center, Director of Behavioral Health, Tufts Medicine
-Thomas Harrison, Professional Writer and Editor, Guilford Press
11:00am – 11:15am: Break
11:15am -12:45pm: Panel One – Healing the Cracks: Transforming the Health Care Landscape Together
Panelists included:
**Adam Delmolino, Senior Director, Virtual Care & Clinical Affairs, MHA, Mass Health and Hospital Association
**Beth Dennis, VP Clinical Services, Clinical Care Consulting, The Marquis Group
**Karen Plante, BS RN Manager of Hospital Case Management, Baystate Medical Center
**Elissa Sherman, President, Leading Age Massachusetts
**Representative Thomas Stanley, State of Massachusetts, 9th District, Chairperson, Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
**Rebecca Sweeney, DNP, MBA, RN, CMAC, Associate Chief of Care Management, Cambridge Health Alliance
12:45pm – 1:30pm: Lunch & Sponsor Time
1:30pm – 3:00pm: Panel Two – Proactive Planning: Integrative and collaborative approaches to successful transitions to residential settings for clients with behavioral challenges
Panelists include:
** Josh Freitas, Ph.D. Chief Research Officer, CERTUS Institute
** Julie Brody Magid, Psy.D. Clinical Director, McLean Memory Disorders Assessment Clinic; Instructor, Psychology, Harvard Medical School Dept. of Psychiatry
** Maria Lankowski, Psychiatric Nurse Practioner, Atrium in Agawan, MA.
3:00pm – 3:15pm: Break
3:15pm – 4:45 pm: Bringing it All Together – How to Prepare, Survive and Thrive in the Midst of the Tsunami of Need.
**Gigi Blair, Certified Executive Coach
**Becca Pearce, MBA, Certified Executive Coach, Extend Coaching & Consulting
4:45pm – 5:00pm: Wrap Up
SESSIONS Wednesday, October 4, 2023 Pre-Conference Sessions – 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Session A – Compassion, Not Control: Supporting Decision-Making for Older Adults. Presentation for download: Pre-Con Compassion and Control 10_04_2023.pptx Session B – Hiring and Retaining Talent in Turbulent Times: How to Find & Keep the People you Want, Led by Gigi Blair and Becca Pearce Have you bent over backwards to accommodate an employee and they still gave notice? Have you made an offer, the candidate accepted the job and their start date, yet never showed up to start work? Have you hired someone thinking they were going to be perfect, only to find out they weren’t what you expected? Have you had the perfect employee break your heart with a surprising resignation? A fundamental shift occurred in the employee-employer relationship during Covid, and Human Resource experts agree that we are far from the end of the story. This dynamic, coupled with the high numbers of health-care staff that exited the field after Covid, indeed creates challenging staffing issues. If you are struggling with finding the right support for your business, you are not alone. In this interactive workshop, we will define the current landscape, address common questions from business owners, dive into industry-specific challenges as identified in the ALCA Mastermind program and share best-practices. Walk away with immediate actions you can implement to hire the right person for your team and keep them engaged. Learning Objectives: Led by Gigi Blair and Becca Pearce Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00 am -10:00 am -Keynote One: Being with Aging: Evolution and Revolution -Susan Wehry, MD, Presentation for download: Being with Aging_ Evolution and Revolution HO Being with Aging_ Evolution and Revolution Note Taking Version:HO Being with Aging_ Evolution and Revolution Number of CE’s requested: 1.00 CE Description of program: This provocative and highly engaging presentation will discuss the ways in which aging has been viewed negatively in our society. Unfortunately, unhappiness has been attached to aging. The language we use to describe aging and the labels we attach to the challenges we face as a result of aging have a significant impact on our attitudes toward the experience of aging. How can we create conditions under which people can thrive throughout the aging process? The presenter will challenge the participants to ask the question – is aging a problem to be solved or a human experience to be embraced? Learning objectives: At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to: Presentation agenda: Introduction – The vocabulary of aging (15 minutes) Thriving through the aging process (25 minutes) Discussion of how aging is perceived followed by Q & A (20 minutes) 10:00 am – 11:00 am Keynote Two: Strategies For Empowering Adult Children Through the Dementia Journey – Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc. Dr. Frances S. Arkin Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine, Chief and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Tufts Medical Center, Director of Behavioral Health, Tufts Medicine Number of CE’s requested: 1.00 CE Description of program: This interactive discussion with the authors of the book “ The Complete Family Guide to Dementia: Everything you need to know to help your parent and yourself” will address the unique challenges adult children face in caring for their parents with dementia. Adult children are extraordinarily stressed and burnt out because dementia so much harder to care for than other diseases. The care is both lengthy and intensive, there’s a lack of cooperation from the loved one (and often from other family members), there’s a lack of social support and understanding, the disease is unpredictable and embarrassing, and adult children feel guilty. Families don’t treat dementia as a “real” disease. The medical system tends not to prepare them, plus it’s easy to care for at first, and no hospitalizations or immediate decisions are necessary at the beginning. So families tend not to plan and to “take it as it comes,” which is a recipe for disaster. These experiences of adult children lead directly to difficulties in working with professionals. The authors will promote understanding of the adult child experience and discuss how professionals can use this understanding to solve problems and interact more effectively with families. Learning objectives: At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to: Presentation agenda: Caring for loved ones with dementia vs other diseases (10 mins) Issues surrounding the partnership between family caregivers and care managers and other professionals (20 mins) Supporting and educating family members on unanticipated impacts of dementia care (20 min) Discussion and Q&A (10 mins) 11:15am -12:45pm: Panel One – Healing the Cracks: Transforming the Health Care Landscape Together Description of program: One of the most serious challenges is how to manage elders that need nursing care amidst the bed shortage we are experiencing throughout the New England area. Bed reductions and caregiver shortages have made finding placement in a long-term care setting even more challenging than it was prior to the pandemic. Elders are often stranded in hospital or rehab settings while awaiting placement, creating tension for all of us, but particularly for hospital case managers who are charged with finding placement. This highly experienced and interdisciplinary panel will discuss the following questions: How did we get here? How will we care for these elders? Where will they be cared for? How is this being addressed by legislators and policy makers? How can we work together to create innovative ideas and support each other? How can families, patient advocates and care managers help with this process? Learning objectives (2-3): At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to: Presentation agenda: Presentation of the big picture issues, Adam D and Elissa S (15 mins) How do these issues play out in reality? Beth D, Karen P, Rebecca S (20 mins) The Legislative Perspective, Representative Stanley (15 mins) How can we do this differently? All panel members (10 mins) What can care managers, patient advocates and families do to help? All panel members (10 mins) Discussion and Q & A (20 mins) 1:30pm – 3:00pm: Panel Two – Proactive Planning: Integrative and collaborative approaches to successful transitions to residential settings for clients with behavioral challenges Panelists include: Number of CE’s requested: 1.5 CEs Dr. Julie Brody Magid’s Presentation for download:ALCAPresentation2023[35] – PDF Version Description of program: This session aims to equip professionals and healthcare providers with valuable insights and practical strategies to effectively navigate transitions and mitigate behavioral challenges in individuals with dementia. As the journey of dementia progresses, transitions between various care settings or daily routines can often lead to increased agitation, confusion, and disruptive behaviors. This presentation will explore the importance of proactive planning and the benefits of adopting an integrative and collaborative approach when addressing these challenges. Drawing upon the latest research and real-life case studies, our expert speakers will delve into evidence-based strategies that promote smoother and more successful transitions for individuals with behavioral challenges. Attendees will leave with a comprehensive understanding of proactive planning strategies and practical tools that can be immediately applied in their professional roles. Learning objectives (2-3): At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to: Presentation agenda : 3:15pm – 4:45 pm: Keynote Three – Bringing it All Together – How to Prepare, Survive and Thrive in the Midst of the Tsunami of Need. Number of CE’s requested : 1.5 CEs Description of program: PREPARE/SURVIVE/THRIVE As a successful Care Manager tuned to your market, you are now wondering how this Tsunami of Need impacts your business directly. How do these policy discussions affect me, my biz, my staff, and my clients? How can I continue to grow my business in this environment? This session will answer those questions. In this coach-led discussion, you’ll discover how YOU can impact the future of your business and the future of health care delivery in MA. Learning objectives (2-3): At the conclusion of this program participants will be able to: Presentation agenda: Survive & Thrive – what does this mean to you? (20 mins, presentation and workshop) Open Discussion/Sharing on Topics of the Day (20 mins, coach-led discussion) Moving from Survive to Thrive (20 mins, workshop, coach-led discussion and sharing) Wrapping it Up – What will you do tomorrow? (30 mins, workshop, coach-led discussion and sharing)
Led by Susan Wehry, MD
Note Taking Version for download: HO Pre-Con Compassion and Control 10_04_2023
Core Values
Director of AgingME, Associate Professor Geriatrics, College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of New England.
-Thomas Harrison, Professional Writer and Editor, Guilford Press
Panelists include:
**Adam Delmino, Senior Director, Virtual Care & Clinical Affairs, MHA, Mass Health and Hospital Association
**Beth Dennis, VP Clinical Services, Clinical Care Consulting, The Marquis Group
**Karen Plante, BS RN Manager of Hospital Case Management, Baystate Medical Center
**Elissa Sherman, President, Leading Age Massachusetts
**Representative Thomas Stanley, State of Massachusetts, 9th District, Chairperson, Joint Committee on Elder Affairs
**Rebecca Sweeney, DNP, MBA, RN, CMAC, Associate Chief of Care Management, Cambridge Health Alliance
Number of CE’s requested: 1.5 CE
** Josh Freitas, Ph.D. Chief Research Officer, CERTUS Institute
** Julie Brody Magid, Psy.D. Clinical Director, McLean Memory Disorders Assessment Clinic; Instructor, Psychology, Harvard Medical School Dept. of Psychiatry
** Maria Lankowski, Psychiatric Nurse Practioner, Atrium in Agawan, MA.
**Gigi Blair, Certified Executive Coach
**Becca Pearce, MBA, Certified Executive Coach, Extend Coaching & Consulting
SPEAKER BIOS Thursday, October 5, 2023 9:00am – 10:00am Session One: Being with Aging: Evolution and Revolution Speaker : Susan Wehry, MD, Director of AgingME, Associate Professor – Geriatrics, College of Osteopathic Medicine, University of New England Dr. Susan Wehry is an internationally recognized keynote speaker and workshop facilitator on a wide range of topics including mental health, dementia, and aging. Her presentations combine nearly 40 years’ experience with wisdom, compassion, and common sense that inspire, engage and help develop applicable skills. An Associate Clinical Professor at the University of New England, Susan currently directs AgingME, Maine’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program, and the 1199 Pandemic Resilience and Recovery Project. 10:00am – 11:00am Session Two: Strategies for Empowering Adult Children through the Dementia Journey Speakers : Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc. Dr. Frances S. Arkin Professor and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Tufts University School of Medicine, Chief and Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Tufts Medical Center, Director of Behavioral Health, Tufts Medicine Thomas Harrison, Professional Writer and Editor, Guilford Press Brent P. Forester, MD, MSc. is Psychiatrist in Chief and Chairman for the Department of Psychiatry at Tufts Medical Center and Director of Behavioral Health for Tufts Medicine. He is also the Dr. Frances S. Arkin Professor and Chair of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Forester spent a quarter of a century of his professional career at McLean Hospital and Mass General Brigham where he served as the Chief of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry at McLean Hospital and Senior Medical Director for Value Based Care Solutions in the Population Health Management department at Mass General Brigham. Dr. Forester is an expert in geriatric psychiatry, specializing in the treatment of older adults with depression, bipolar disorder, and behavioral complications of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. .Dr. Forester’s research focuses on novel treatment approaches to manage the disabling behavioral complications of dementia, such as agitation and aggression. Dr. Forester’s work also includes the implementation and evaluation of collaborative care models for comprehensive dementia care within primary care medical settings. Thomas F. Harrison is a professional writer and journalist and a former editor and publisher of one of the country’s leading national periodicals for attorneys. A graduate of Amherst College, he is the author of The Complete Family Guide to Dementia, published in 2022 by Guilford Press and currently being translated into three foreign languages, and The Complete Family Guide to Addiction, published in 2019 and ranked as Amazon’s #1 new release in the mental health field. He also writes regularly about law and politics for Courthouse News. 11:15am -12:45pm Panel One: Healing the Cracks: Transforming the Health Care Landscape Together Panel: Adam Delmolino, Senior Director, Virtual Care & Clinical Affairs, MHA, Mass Health and Hospital Association Elissa Sherman, PhD, President, Leading Age Massachusetts Rep. Thomas Stanley, State of Massachusetts, 9th District, Chairperson, Joint Committee on Elder Affairs Beth Dennis, MSN, VP Clinical Services, Clinical Care Consulting, The Marquis Group Karen Plante, BS RN Manager of Hospital Case Management, Baystate Medical Center Rebecca Sweeney, DNP, MBA, RN, CMAC, Associate Chief of Care Management, Cambridge Health Alliance Adam J. Delmolino leads Mass Health and Hospital Association’s initiatives regarding telehealth, including: convening tMED, the Massachusetts Telemedicine Coalition. Mr. Delmonlino’s responsibilities also involve post-acute care and care transitions, case management, rural healthcare, pharmaceutical innovations, climate change, and energy issues. Previously, he served as MHA’s Director of State Government Advocacy where he worked on legislative and regulatory efforts on behalf of hospitals and patients with a particular emphasis on telehealth, healthcare payment reform, pharmacy practices, and nursing issues. Prior to MHA, Mr. Delmolino worked in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as Research Analyst for the Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies and as staff director for the Assistant Vice-Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee. Mr. Delmolino received his BA in Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross and is a graduate of the Harvard University Extension School, where he received a graduate Certificate in Management. Elissa Sherman, PhD is President of LeadingAge Massachusetts, a position she has held since 2000. She has worked in aging policy for over 30 years, beginning her career in state government as an analyst for the Massachusetts state legislature’s Joint Committee on Human Services and Elderly Affairs and later working at the Commonwealth’s Executive Office of Elder Affairs where she was involved in the development and implementation of regulations governing assisted living. She joined LeadingAge Massachusetts in 1998 as Director of Public Policy and has overseen the Association’s public policy and government relations work since that time. As an association exclusively representing not-for-profit providers of aging services in Massachusetts, the mission of LeadingAge Massachusetts is to expand the world of possibilities for aging. During her tenure at LeadingAge Massachusetts, Dr. Sherman has brought the voice of not-for-profit aging service providers to the development of state policy through her work leading the Association’s advocacy activities, and through her involvement on numerous state advisory boards. In addition to working with the Association’s Board of Trustees and directing the activities of LeadingAge Massachusetts, she is active in numerous work groups and coalitions aimed at enhancing options for housing and services for older adults in Massachusetts and is a frequent speaker on various topics related to aging services. Dr. Sherman completed her PhD in Social Policy at the Heller School at Brandeis University and received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Vermont. Thomas Stanley is presently serving the people of the 9th Middlesex District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, where he serves as the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Elder Affairs, a post he has held since 2020. Mr. Stanley is a native of Waltham who has also served as an At-Large member of the Waltham City council from 1997 to 2016; 2018-Present. As the House Elder Affairs Chair, Representative Stanley champions improvements across the continuum of care for older adults in need of long-term services and supports (LTSS). He sponsors legislation that would support the long-term care workforce, increase oversight and transparency standards for facilities and operators, and improve quality of care. A dedicated community activist, the Representative was a board member of the Waltham Partnership for Youth, Waltham Family School Advisory Board, Waltham Safe and Healthy Schools YRBS Steering Committee, Waltham Community Day Center (Honorary & Active Honorary), Reach Beyond Domestic Violence Advisory Board, and the Safe Schools Healthy Students Initiative. Representative Stanley was also a member of the Lions Club, Sons of Italy, Fitzgerald School PTO, Fernald Use Committee, Hardy Pond Association, and the Friends of Waltham Library. Representative Stanley has been honored with such awards as the Work, Community, Independence (WCI) – Human Service Advocate of the Year, the MassBay Community College Distinguished Alumni Award, the WATCH CDC Housing Advocate Award, the Minuteman Senior Services Certificate of Appreciation, the Greater Boston Legal Services and MetroWest Legal Services Pillar of Justice Award, the Edinburg Center Shining Star Award, and the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers’ Community Health Center Leader Award. Representative Stanley received his associate’s degree in Business Administration from Massachusetts Bay Community College, a Bachelor of Science from Bentley College, and a Master’s in Public Administration from Suffolk University’s School of Management. He is married to the former Kimberly Bayliss and has two children, Ryan and Parker. Beth Dennis, MSN, is a highly accomplished nursing professional with a wealth of experience and expertise in the healthcare industry. With 28 years of dedicated service as a Nurse Executive, Ms. Dennis has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a commitment to improving patient care. Ms. Dennis holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, which has provided her with a solid foundation in clinical knowledge and practical skills. Her passion for advancing her field led her to pursue a Master’s Degree in Nursing, further enhancing her ability to shape the future of nursing through education and mentorship. Throughout her career, Ms. Dennis has been instrumental in driving positive change within healthcare organizations, optimizing operational efficiency, and implementing evidence-based practices. Her strategic vision and ability to inspire teams have resulted in improved patient outcomes, enhanced quality of care, and increased staff satisfaction. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Ms. Dennis is known for her compassion and dedication to her patients. She firmly believes in patient-centered care, always striving to provide the highest level of comfort, support, and advocacy for those under her care. Karen Plante, BSN, RN, graduated from Holyoke Community College in 2005 with an Associate Degree in Nursing, after which she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Elms College in 2011. She is currently enrolled in a graduate program at Bay Path University for a degree in Healthcare Management with a concentration in Organizational Excellence. Ms. Plante is a member of the Organization for Nurse Leaders and the American Case Management Association. She has worked at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield MA for the past 17 years where she is in her sixth year as Manager of Case Management. Rebecca Sweeney, DNP, MBA, RN, CMAC, is the Associate Chief of Care Management at Cambridge Health Alliance, overseeing Care Management functions in the Med/Surg/ICU, Emergency Department, Inpatient Psych, Post-Acute, and Primary care settings. She is a Registered Nurse by background and has worked as a nurse leader for nearly twenty five years in various healthcare settings along the care continuum. She holds a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, a Masters of Business Administration, and is a Certified Administrator of Care Management. Rebecca is a proud graduate of CHA’s Gold Fellowship program. Rebecca believes ongoing improvement of quality of care is a fundamental core competency of leadership. She believes that it is important for leaders to not only initiate and support improvement projects, but more importantly to structure organizational systems and culture so that improvements can be made and sustained. She is particularly passionate about just culture, staff engagement and retention, which she believes are critical components to true organizational improvement. 1:30pm -3:00pm Panel Two: Proactive Planning: Integrative and collaborative approaches to successful transitions to residential settings for clients with behavioral challenges Panel: Josh Freitas, Ph.D. Chief Research Officer, CERTUS Institute Julie Brody Magid, Psy.D. Clinical Director, McLean Memory Disorders Assessment Clinic; Instructor, Psychology, Harvard Medical School Dept of Psychiatry Maria Lankowski, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Atrium in Agawan Joshua J. Freitas, Ph.D, is an award-winning memory care program developer, researcher, and author. His care and training philosophies have been featured in prominent publications, including Long-Term Living Magazine, Healthcare Provider Magazine, Science Today Magazine, television talk shows, and much more. Freitas serves as the Vice President of Program Development at CERTUS Senior Living where he oversees memory care philosophy and initiatives throughout the company. Currently, Freitas is a Doctoral student at California Institute of Integral Studies where he focuses on Transformative Gerontology and Aging Neuroscience. He has also studied Non-Pharmacological Healthcare at Lesley University, Healthcare Economics at Harvard University, and Music Education and Music Therapy at Berklee College of Music. Freitas holds five certifications related to dementia care and serves on several national advocacy boards for dementia care Through his two recent book publications, The Dementia Concept and Joining Grandma’s Journey, Freitas hopes to change the way society views individuals who are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related forms of dementia. A dementia diagnosis should not be viewed as the end of life. “To break the stigmas that impede progress and quality care,” Freitas says, “we must all advocate for those with memory loss, and support their families and friends.” Julie Brody Magid, Psy.D., is a Harvard-trained clinical psychologist specializing in neuropsychology with over 20 years of experience assessing and caring for patients. Her practice in medical/neurorehabilitation and psychiatric settings has contributed to an integrated “biopsychosocial” approach to understanding a variety of problems. Dr Brody-Magid is the Clinical Director of the Memory Disorders Assessment Clinic at McLean Hospital. She oversees clinic operations and conducts comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations with older adult patients who are referred for memory disorders and other cognitive problems. She specializes in providing neurocognitive and psychodiagnostic evaluation and treatment for patients with traumatic/acquired brain injury, dementia, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric illnesses. Dr. Brody Magid is invested in making the assessment and treatment experience as comfortable as possible. She approaches a given problem from an analytical and scientific standpoint while relating to the person with curiosity, warmth, humor, honesty, and acceptance. Maria Lankowski, MS, CNP, FNP-BC. Ms. Lankowski’s career as a Nurse Practitioner over the past 28 years has not only been rewarding, but interesting, challenging, and fulfilling. Her certification as a FNP has allowed her to explore various specialties with a strong medical base. This base has afforded her the ability to critically think and research cutting edge options for treatment. Ms. Lankowski’s nursing background of 48 years has prepared her with the art of observation, the ability to evaluate social situations, and educate patients and their families to understand their challenging situations with the hopes of providing a more positive outcome. Geriatric Psychiatry became part of her practice in 2009, and Ms. Lankowski has been blessed with the ability to help some of the most challenging patients and provide them the comfort and a reasonable quality of life until they pass on to their next journey. Ms. Lankowski started her private practice in the midst of COVID when Geri Psych services were almost non-existent in the community due to the pandemic. She continues in her private practice at Assisted Living Facilities and she encourages and mentors NP’s who are interested in starting a private practice in Geri Psych 3:15pm-4:45pm Session Three Speakers: Bringing it All Together – How to Prepare to Survive and THRIVE in the midst of the Tsunami of Need Speakers:: Becca Pearce, MBA, Certified Executive Coach, Extend Coaching & Consulting Gigi Blair, Certified Executive Coach, gigiblair.com Becca Pearce is a strong-willed, no-nonsense executive who spent the majority of her career in leadership positions within the health insurance arena. In 2011, Ms. Pearce was chosen by Governor O’Malley to run the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange. She served the state of Maryland for two years before returning to the commercial market as a Vice President within the University of Maryland Medical System. In 2016, after surviving and recovering from a brain tumor, she left the corporate world to run an executive coaching firm that helps leaders lead with more confidence, teams deliver better results and companies grow faster. Ms. Pearce is also one of the Aging Life Care Association’s (need trademark symbol) Mastermind Coaches.. Gigi Blair’s passion is teaching clients how to quieten the chaos in their lives so that they can focus on work that matters. Her experience working across a spectrum of business environments – corporate, small business, and entrepreneurial start-up, revealed how coaching has a powerful impact on emerging leaders. While working in healthcare management at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Ms. Blair was inspired by how the human spirit triumphs over adversity day after day. Subsequently, as a management consultant preparing companies for large-scale technology implementations, she witnessed the challenges people faced while creating and sustaining the required changes. Gigi’s love of neuroscience, combined with multiple academic pursuits, brings a logical, customized, and holistic approach to her work. Her passionate engagement results in an increase in her client’s skills to think clearly and to communicate confidently in any situation.
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