The Vision Centre in December named 30 long-term care and aging services experts to its inaugural Advisory Council. The members will provide specialized expertise and support the mission to build and strengthen relationships between universities and aging services providers.
“This diverse group of individuals brings skills in workforce development, fundraising, college relations, senior housing and services, strategic planning and much more,” said Douglas Olson, President and CEO of Vision Centre. “The Council will provide valuable perspectives from those at the forefront of this work. Together, I’m confident that we can positively influence the future of senior living leadership across the country.”
Each member will serve a two-year term. The inaugural members are:
- Ashante Abubakar, Argentum, VP of Workforce Development
- Dan Carr, BHI Senior Living, VP of Operations
- John Cochrane, HumanGood, President and CEO
- Peter Corless, Onshift, EVP of Enterprise Development
- Andrea Devoti, National Association for Home Care & Hospice, Executive Vice President
- Michelle Grachek, National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), Chief Operating Officer
- Dan Hermann, Ziegler, President and CEO
- Don Husi, Independent Consultant
- Jennifer Johs-Artisensi, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Professor and Academic Program Director
- Lynne Katzmann, Juniper Companies, CEO
- Keith Knapp, Adult Programs at KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services – Office of the Secretary, Senior Advisor
- Robert Kramer, National Investment Center, Founder & Strategic Advisor
- Christy Kramer, LeadingAge, VP of University Partnerships
- Bob Lane, American College of Health Care Administrators, CEO
- Lisa McCracken, Ziegler, Director of Senior Living Research and Development
- Paul Mullin, Flatiron Development Group, Principal
- Joel Nelson, Life Care Services, President and CEO
- Travis Palmquist, PointClickCare, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Senior Care
- Amy Pisciotta, Ferguson Partners, Managing Director
- Dana Ritchie, The American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), Associate Vice President
- Tina Sandri, Forest Hills, CEO
- David Schless, American Seniors Housing Association, CEO
- Peter Schuna, Pathway Health Services, CEO
- Daniel Schwartz, Elara, Chief Strategy Officer
- Loren Shook, Silverado, President and CEO
- John Spooner, Greystone Communities, Co-CEO
- Robyn Stone, LeadingAge, Executive Director, Center for Applied Research
- Nancy Swanger, Washington State University, Dean
- Shay VanEyll, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, Student
- David Wolf, Lynn University, Chair and Professor
The council will work with the Board of Trustees by providing feedback on strategic goals, identifying potential connections, serving as ambassadors, and facilitating and participating in fund development needs.
“Adding this advisory council is a critically important step for the Vision Centre, allowing us to leverage a new depth of knowledge in the senior living sector. We greatly appreciate the council members’ time and support of our mission,” said Steve Chies, chairman of the Board of Trustees.
The Vision Centre: Leadership Development for Aging Services is committed to creating 25 university and college programs and 1,000 paid internships with senior housing, care and service providers, associations and industry partners.
