Women of Distinction

If someone could bottle whatever makes Tammy Retalic go, a few natural energy companies could find themselves expendable.

As vice president of business strategy at Senior Lifestyle, Jodi Hill sets the platform for how the company reviews and reports on data, and which key performance indicators are the leading drivers of success for company operations and employee retention and satisfaction.

Vassar Byrd didn’t start her professional life in senior living. Holding a master’s degree in economics from the London School of Economics, she first spent more than 10 years as an economist for the U.S. Department of Commerce, The Advisory Board Company and ECONorthwest.

Pamela Maloney’s commitment to educating the public and other professionals about the senior living industry is constantly on display for Senior Living Residences.

Wendy Nowokunski’s more than two decades of senior living experience include leadership roles at Benchmark Senior Living and Newton Senior Living before she co-founded Burlington, MA-based Northbridge Companies, where she is president.

Hayley Boutte is no ordinary administrator. In the 10 years she has worked at Maison Teche Nursing Center, in Jeanerette, LA, she has made a major difference in the lives of her residents and the older adults of Jeanerette.

Female leaders at United Hebrew of New Rochelle can thank Mabli, at least in part, for their successes.

Heather Hudson’s passion for skilled nursing and long-term care is reflected in her role as a mentor to future generations of professionals.

Carol Hulgan can safely be described as leading with heart.

The effect Sarah Randolph has had on Bridge Haven Memory Care since starting as executive director seven years ago is undeniable. Not only has the community grown from serving just eight individuals to almost 40; it also has increased its annual income from $700,000 to more than $3 million.