Lindsey Conon
Jake Anderson-Bialis
Julia Miller
Shilpa Patel
Alexandra Fisher
Kelly Stranburg
Kelly Stranburg, M.Ed. has worked with aging adults for over 20 years, with 13+ of those specific to the senior living industry. Over the years Ms. Stranburg has supported many CCRCs and AL/MCs. Her most successful roles have been positions she has created from the ground up which has enabled her to analyze, identify needs and gaps, and create and implement solutions for the greater good of the residents which in turns supports the operators. Ms. Stranburg believes in the power of relationships and connectivity and emphasizes those at the core of new programs, education opportunities, and operational problem solving.
Ms. Stranburg is the creator of award-winning Argentum Best of the Best Wellness Program for 2010, 2011, and 2012. She has been a featured columnist in the Journal on Active Aging and a selected speaker at national senior living and active aging conferences. Ms. Stranburg’s involvement in a panel discussion on engagement at home during the time of Covid-19 was featured on Forbes.com. Ms. Stranburg holds certifications and credentials in fitness (ACSM-EP, CSCS), wellness (Health Coach and Life Coach), and healthcare (Certified Dementia Practitioner, former NC AL Administrator).
Sara Kyle
Sara Kyle, Ph.D. has spent the last 13 years researching, designing, writing, and implementing resident well-being programs across the continuum of care. From leading and overseeing programming across 108 skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care communities to overseeing the charge for Holiday Retirement to transform their resident program in 260 communities, Sara thrives in challenging settings. While best intentions and knowledge at the corporate level craft well-suited programs, the most effective programs originate from research and collaboration with residents, staff, families, and prospects.
When staff and residents are involved in creating a program or approach; interest, adoption and sustainability are remarkably higher. Successful programming is not just about a satisfaction score, rather quality of life beyond the basics of food, shelter, and an expected level of care. If data collection is aimed to note participation of categorized activities, this is only one piece of the puzzle behind effectively measuring engagement.
Sara is widely known and respected in the industry. Sara is an Eden Alternative Associate, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and FallProof certified. She presents at national conferences, pens articles in notable publications, and serves on various advisory boards.