2010 Class of Leadership KAHSA Announced TOPEKA, KS – The Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (KAHSA) has selected 17 professionals in the field of aging services for the second group of Leadership KAHSA. The program equips talented professionals to positively influence the future of aging services in Kansas.
“Our goal is to grow our own leaders in Kansas”, states Dana Weaver, Vice President of Programs and Services for KAHSA, “The program will provide the opportunity for these individuals to hone their leadership skills within their own organizations as well as influence the field on a macro level.”
Twenty nine fellows are currently participating the year long intensive, including the first class completing their program in October. The group of fellows —administrators, operators, nurses, housing managers, and food service professionals — includes representatives from all types, sizes, and locations in Kansas.
Over the course of the program, fellows convene in intense seminars led by established leaders in the field. The curriculum covers aging service issues from business, leadership, and public policy perspectives. Participants learn about innovative services, person-centeredness, and transformational leadership. They gain an understanding of how to lead through difficulty and continually improve the field for tomorrow’s seniors.
"Solving the challenges facing long-term care in Kansas requires highly skilled leaders from across the spectrum of professions and organizations that make up our patchwork system. By investing in emerging leaders, we are sowing seeds for better, more accessible aging services in Kansas. Individuals selected for this program are professionals with outstanding experience and commitment to aging services. It's a privilege to prepare them for the next level in their careers," states Debra Harmon Zehr, KAHSA President. Class of 2010
Carol Bettam
Director of Clinical Services
Georgetown Village, Wichita
Ann Burcham
Director of Nursing
Kansas Masonic Home, Wichita Jessica Deiser
Director of Nursing
Good Samaritan Village – Ellsworth Village, Ellsworth Joe Ewert
Director of Government Affairs
Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Topeka Evelyn Harmon
Adult Care Home Operator and Social Service Designee
Ashland Health Center LTCU, Ashland Jill Morrow
Human Resource and Administrative Manager
Brewster Place, Topeka Reann Nichols
Director of Nursing
Village Manor, Abilene Teddi Sue Osborn
Director of Nursing
Ashland Health Center LTCU, Ashland Terry Parker
Housing Manger
Olathe Good Samaritan Towers/College Way Apartments, Olathe Margaret Plante
Human Resource Coordinator
Rush County Nursing Home, LaCrosse Nichole Potts
Nurse
Brewster Place, Topeka Dianne Powell
Administrator
Anthony Community Care Center, Anthony
Lisa Radi
Vice President of Food Service
Wesley Towers, Hutchinson Stephanie Stewart
Director of Nursing
Evergreen Community of Johnson County, Olathe Rachel Storm
Administrator
Cedar Lake Village and Hoeger House, Olathe Stacey Trunecek
Director of Assisted and Independent Living
Kansas Masonic Home, Wichita Gretchen Wagner
Administrator
Parkside Homes, Inc., Hillsboro The Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging represents not-for-profit (NFP) long-term care provider organizations throughout Kansas. Our 160 members exist solely to serve the unmet needs of elders. They spring from a diverse heritage of religious, fraternal, civic organizations, and local units of government. All share a common benevolent purpose and are committed to a ministry of service, care, and community benefit. KAHSA members serve nearly 20,000 Kansas seniors in retirement communities, nursing homes, hospital long-term care units, assisted living residences, senior housing and through community-based services.
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