The new leader of the American Hospital Association's Governing Council for Long-Term Care and Rehabilitation has been a chief executive officer for the past 15 years. But at her core, Patricia Ostaszewski still considers herself a nurse.

Kathleen Wilson, Deputy Director, Division of Nursing Homes, CMS

At LeadingAge's 50th anniversary celebration in October, Howard Washburn was applauded, thanked and much sought after.

If you ever find yourself in the company of Joe Steier, you might get lucky and be treated to a delicious meal at Bearno's, a Louisville, KY, favorite among locals for decades.

Marsha Greenfield, VP of Legislative Affairs, LeadingAge

Should a visitor ever go into labor at eldercare's St. Leonard Franciscan Living Community in Centreville, OH, never fear: The executive director knows his way around a delivery room.

Mary Naylor, Ph.D., RN, Chairwoman, Long-Term Quality Alliance

Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, U.S. Congress (R-PA)

David Gifford, M.D., Senior VP, Quality & Regulatory Affairs AHCA

Cheryl Phillips, MD, SVP for Advocacy, LeadingAge