The Future Leaders awards program recognizes dynamic leaders, age 40 and under, who are defining the future of aging across the behavioral health, complex rehab technology, at-home care, home medical equipment, hospice and palliative care, senior housing, and skilled nursing industries.

“The Future Leaders Class of 2024 is committed to bettering the lives of those they care for,” stated Tim Mullaney, VP and Editorial Director of WTWH Healthcare. “Each of these award winners is making an impact across their respective industries with the goals of improving the patient experience, supporting caregivers, and boosting overall health outcomes.”

Homecare Homebase serves as the exclusive sponsor for the 2024 home health, home care, hospice, and palliative care awards.

“We are lucky to be part of an industry that plays a pivotal role in the lives of our country’s most vulnerable populations and are proud to have the opportunity to highlight the talented, driven and compassionate leaders who are shaping the future of home-based care,” said Scott Decker, CEO for Homecare Homebase.

PointClickCare is the exclusive sponsor for the 2024 senior housing and skilled nursing awards.

“It’s incredibly inspiring to recognize the emerging leaders who are driving innovation and excellence in senior care,” said James Yersh, FCPA, FCA, Chief Revenue Officer, Senior Care for PointClickCare, a leading healthcare technology platform enabling meaningful collaboration and access to real-time insights at any stage of a patient’s healthcare journey. “Your dedication to enhancing care practices and advancing technology to deliver better outcomes is not only shaping the future of senior care, but also making a significant impact on the quality of life for so many individuals. Congratulations on your well-deserved recognition.”

This year’s Future Leaders class recognizes individuals across the care continuum, all of whom will be featured in upcoming WTWH Healthcare publications and invited to WTWH Healthcare’s in-person conferences this fall.

For more information about the program and to view the complete Future Leaders Class of 2024, please visit futureleaders.agingmedia.com.

This year’s Future Leaders Awards honorees are as follows:

Home Health & Home Care

Alex Melugin – President, Phoenix Home Care and Hospice, New Day Healthcare

Alex Oosterveen – CEO & Co-Founder, Caribou Health Technologies, Inc.

Annamary (Annie) Soller-Johnson – President, Principle Choice Home Healthcare

Ashley Gore – Market Leader, Help at Home

Brett Ringold – Vice President, A Long Term Companion

Christian Rodriguez – Chief Executive Officer, Woundtech

Courtny Brooks – Director of Home Health, Lutheran Senior Services

Danielle Armbruster – Regional Director of Business & Development (Military/Federal), Maxim Healthcare Services

Emily Isbell – CEO, E.I. & Company

Erik Wilson – President, Optimal Home Care and Hospice

Erin Masterson – Associate Principal, Sr. VP of Post-Acute RCM, SimiTree

Jon Erik Higginbotham – VP of Business Development and Clinical Analyst, Homecare Homebase

Kylee Bradshaw – Director of Operations, Bloomington, IN Office, Village Caregiving

Laurel Arias – Senior Director of Client Experience, Axxess

Lindsey Van Gompel – Executive Director, Specialty Programs, Advocate Health, Continuing Health Division

Michael Hietala – Senior Director of Financial Strategy, Innovive Health

Michael Martin – VP, Network Management, tango

Sarah Jacob – Chief Product Officer, MedBridge

Shelbie Blair – Market Leader, Indiana, Help at Home

Taylor Abo-Hamzy – Chief Strategy Officer, Care2U

Thomas Sowers – Vice President, Community Supports, 24 Hour Home Care

Vadim Mikhaylyants – Chief of Staff, Care Advantage, Inc.

Behavioral Health

Anay Patel – President & Chief Operating Officer, Quartet Health

Bonnie Anderson – Sr. Director, Learning & Development, firsthand

Brian Wu – Director of Psychiatric Services, Executive Mental Health

Brittany Hines – Director of Product, Benji Health

Chris Yakscoe – Senior Director & GM, AI

Claire Ellis – National Director of Clinical Training and Development, Acorn Health

Jeremy Behling – Chief Operating Officer, Embark Behavioral Health

Katie Meyer – Vice President of Clinical Operations, Lighthouse Autism Center

Kyle James – People Operations Director, Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health

Linde Huang – Product Manager, Zencare

Robert Krayn – Co-Founder & CEO, Talkiatry

Sentari Minor – Vice President of Strategy + Chief of Staff, evolvedMD

Complex Rehab Technology

Tim Balz – Founder and CEO, Kalogon

Home Medical Equipment

Morgan Howton – Director of IT, Med-South, Inc.

Hospice & Palliative Care

Cachet Colvard – Strategic Partnerships, Guaranteed Health

Deanna Bieniek – Director of Branch Support, St. Croix Hospice

Emily Bruna – Director of Branch Support, St. Croix Hospice

James Dismond – CEO, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry

Kylyn Mead – Director of Product Development, Careline Physicians Services

Lindsay Nixon – Administrator, Arbor Hospice

Logan Hoover – VP of Policy and Government Relations, The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

Stephanie Skaggs – Product Lead, Medalogix

Steven Alessandro – Chief Executive Officer, Interim HealthCare

Taylor Forsythe – Senior Vice President of Strategy and Performance Management, Traditions Health LLC

Tej Dhillon – Founder & CEO, Seva Hospice

Traci Saput – Sr. Manager, Hospice Operations, Kaiser Permanente

Senior Housing & Senior Living

André Bongiorno – Director of Community Relations, 305 West End Assisted Living

Caitlin Rokavec – Connections Director, Juniper Communities

Chris Teigen – Vice President of Architecture, Senior Living, Ryan Companies

Emily Alexander – VP of Customer Success, WelcomeHome Software

Emina Krajina – Executive Director, Friendship Village

Evan Friedkin – Head of Business Development, Roobrik

Hailey Schwobe – Senior Associate / Project Manager, AG Architecture, Inc.

Jamie Thacher – Director of Nursing, Lutheran Senior Services

Jazzmine CVitan – Avita Program Manager, Avita of Needham – Northbridge Companies

Jessie Myer – Regional Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Integral Senior Living

Joel Rosenberg – Vice President, Data & Analytics, LCS

Joshua Bentley – Regional Vice President of Sales & Marketing, The Aspenwood Company

Lacy Roberts – Vice President of Operations, Intrex

Merintha Pinson – Senior Associate | Project Architect, Perkins Eastman

Otmar Donald – Life Enrichment Manager, Westminster at Lake Ridge

Preston Smith – Senior Executive Director, Solstice Senior Living

Rebecca Leone – Regional Director of Administrative Services, The Bristal Assisted Living

Shannon Novak – Senior Managing Director of Marketing, Arrow Senior Living

Tara Wietor – National Director of Facilities Management & Operations, Integral Senior Living

William Ham – Vice President of Asset Management, CNL Healthcare Properties

Skilled Nursing

Anne Markwardt – LNHA, Champion Care

Ashley Jackson – Regional Vice President of Operations – Tidewater Region, Saber Healthcare Group LLC

Austin Steele – Chief Strategy Officer, Journey Skilled Nursing

David Young – Managing Director for Healthcare Finance, Greystone

Elizabeth Gifford – Director of Social Services and Behavioral Health, Mission Health Communities

James Detter – Vice President, Operations, Team Health

Jamie Freelin – Regional Medical Director, Team Health

Jared Carr – Senior Vice President of Operations – North Region, Ignite Medical Resorts

Katie Plendl – Executive Director, Health Dimensions Group

Melinda Monasterski – Market President, Genesis HealthCare

Nichole Burger – Regional Vice President, Mission Health Communities

Ryan McCormack – Co-Founder & CEO, Spyglass Healthcare

Tasia McCullough – RN Regional Nurse Consultant, Champion Care

For more information about the program and to view the complete Future Leaders Class of 2024, please visit https://futureleaders.agingmedia.com/.

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WTWH Media Healthcare recognizes these passionate leaders that aim to define the future of aging in America. Each nominee’s vision is unique, but they are all centered on the same mission: delivering high-quality cognitive care, boosting health outcomes for those living with memory-related disorders, and supporting the people who care for them.

“This inaugural class of Memory Care Innovation Award winners have clearly shown an exceptional commitment to enhancing the lives of those living with memory-related disorders,” stated George Yedinak, Chief Revenue Officer of WTWH Media Healthcare. “Individually, they have each displayed a remarkable dedication to ensuring the well-being and safety of the memory care residents, patients and families they serve. It will be exciting to see how the future of cognitive care delivery will continue to evolve with talent like this.”

The inaugural class of Memory Care Innovation Award winners recognizes individuals across the care continuum, all of whom will be featured in upcoming WTWH Media Healthcare publications and invited to attend WTWH Media Healthcare’s BRAIN Conference taking place in Chicago, Illinois on May 16, 2024.

For more information about the program and to view the complete Memory Care Innovation Awards Class of 2024, please visit innovation.memorycarebusiness.com.

This year’s inaugural Memory Care Innovation Awards honorees are as follows:

Home Health & Home Care

Amy Kowinsky – Executive Director, Dementia360

Darci Henry – Care Coach, Trualta

Dr. Shadi Gholizadeh – Head of Quality and Clinical Development, TheKey

Gary Skole – Founder, Alzbetter LLC

Jane Yousey – Director, Organizational Learning and Development, FirstLight Home Care

Kara Harvey – Founder and CEO, Elder-Well Adult Day Program

Kim Mulquin-Shumway – VP of Clinical Compliance, Nevvon

Monique Frahm – Care Educator, Trualta

Staci Rogers – Vice President of Operations, Visiting Angels

Behavioral Health

Alban Maino – CEO and Founder, Memory Lane TV

Hospice & Palliative Care

Laura Christensen – Director of Education, St. Croix Hospice

Mery Lossada, MD – Chief Medical Officer, Hospice of Marion County

Senior Housing & Senior Living

Amber Dahle – Corporate Director of Memory Care and Programming, Charter Senior Living

Amelia Schafer – Area Director of Memory Care, Ascent Living Communities

Bridget Banks – Assisted Living & Memory Care Administrator, Friendship Village Senior Services

Elizabeth Thompson – Regional Director of Memory Care, Arrow Senior Living Management

Jasmina Alimanovic – Memory Care Director, Pegasus Senior Living

Jessica Fredericksen – Director of Brain Health, Goodwin House Incorporated

Jill Kreider – President, Azura Memory Care

Joshua Freitas – Chief Research Officer, CERTUS Senior Living

Juliana Rocha – National Director of Nexus Programs and Engagements, Silverado

Justin Valdes – Memory Care Activities Director, The Palace at Weston

Kaitlin Reilly – Corporate Director of Cognitive Well-Being, Acts Retirement-Life Communities, Inc.

Kasey Larsen – Programming Director, Benchmark Senior Living – The Falls at Cordingly Dam

Kelly McCarthy – Vice President, Resident Engagement and Memory Care Services, Northbridge Companies

Kelly Moran – Director of Aging & Dementia Services – StoryPoint Group

Maureen Charlton – Director of Memory Support Programming and Services, Ingleside at King Farm

Melissa Dillon – Corporate Director of Memory Care, Senior Resource Group

Michael Chalfin – Executive Vice President, Samuelson Furniture

Nicole Summers – Assisted Living and Memory Care Administrator, Friendship Village

Patricia Gaudio – Dementia Services Educator, Williamsburg Landing

Ryan Muzzey – Director of Memory Care, Clarendale of St. Peters

Shirley Nickels – Chief Operating Officer, SafelyYou

Terry Lallky – Vice President of Clinical Services, Anthem Memory Care

Theda Heiserman – Education Specialist, CERTUS Senior Living

Valerie Cooper – Vice President – Life Plan Communities, Lutheran Senior Services

Skilled Nursing

Jolyn Tibbetts – CNA-Certified Dementia Practitioner, Champion Care

Meghan Niemeyer – Speech-Language Pathologist and Senior Director of Rehab, Powerback Rehabilitation

Patty Fantauzzo – Therapy Program Manager, Julia Temple Healthcare Center

Shelby King – Director of Rehab, Legend Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation – New Braunfels

For more information about the program and to view the complete Memory Care Innovation Awards Class of 2024, please visit innovation.memorycarebusiness.com.

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To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, their industry, and their peers.

Home Health Care News caught up with McBride to discuss their time in the home health care industry.

HHCN: What drew you to this industry?

McBride: I grew up watching my grandmother care for people in a small farming community in Michigan. She worked in a small office with one country doctor, a nurse (my grandmother) and office help for 40 years. I was intrigued with her job and during my summers I spent with her and my grandfather, I wanted to go to work with her. I had the opportunity to do that and spent afternoons watching Dr. Kopchick and my grandmother care for blue collar patients. The community depended so much on this health center and I was able grasp the importance of nursing and healthcare. This began my journey of becoming a nurse.

HHCN: What’s your biggest lesson learned since starting to work in the industry?

McBride: The biggest lesson is the importance of human life and how fragile it can be.

HHCN: What’s your favorite part about your job?

McBride: My favorite part of this job has three parts: first, seeing patients improve and heal; teach them how to manage their disease; and build relationships.

HHCN: What do you want society (or the general public) to know about your job?

McBride: I want society to understand the complexity of our jobs, the responsibility that we as home health providers take on when a person comes into care. That it is not just going to a person’s home and making a visit. It is holistic. It involves multiple layers; such as environment, family, neighbors, financial, health literacy, lack of food, resources—the list goes on. The last thing I want society to know is that home health care is imperative to the healing of patients, providing the resources needed in order for them to thrive in their environment.

HHCN: What may be one thing leaders don’t know, that you wish they universally knew, about your job?

McBride: The thing that I want leaders to know about my job as a home health care nurse case manager is that our job is complex. There are multiple layers to the work we do each day. These include autonomy, courage, diversity, understanding and being able to collaborate with many different resources.

To view the entire Frontline Honors Class of 2023, visit frontlinehonors.agingmedia.com/

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To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, their industry, and their peers.

Home Health Care News caught up with Buttchen to discuss their time in the home health care industry.

HHCN: What drew you to this industry?

Buttchen: From as far back as I can remember, I always wanted to become a nurse. I have never wavered from this profession, and to this day I am thankful for the privilege of caring for others. If I was asked to choose this profession again, I would in a heartbeat.

HHCN: What’s your biggest lesson learned since starting to work in the industry?

Buttchen: One of the biggest lessons I have learned is the more you give, the more you will get back. Every person’s life has value and we all deserve to live life to the fullest. There is no greater feeling than to help care for another person and to witness their joy.

HHCN: What’s your favorite part about your job?

Buttchen: Building relationships, creating memories and appreciating my job for what it really is – caring for people – are all what makes my job as a nurse so rewarding.

HHCN: What do you want society (or the general public) to know about your job?

Buttchen: Working in healthcare has given me great purpose, as well as great satisfaction that no matter the title or position people need you. You will learn many skills working in healthcare, have financial security and hours and shifts can be flexible. Above all else, every person you care for will touch your life in some way and you will feel most fulfilled.

HHCN: What may be one thing leaders don’t know, that you wish they universally knew, about your job?

Buttchen: This is a difficult question for me to answer because my leaders at Madison’s Maxim Healthcare Services office have a great understanding of our industry and that the patient is the most important. At Maxim, we have a respectful workplace culture where everyone’s ideas and gifts are valued. Last September, I was even more filled with pride when I heard our CEO, Jarrod DePriest, talk sincerely about our industry and his unique perspective that we strive not only to provide high quality care, but also compassionate care for all those we serve. Healthcare in the home will continue to be needed, and I hope all healthcare leaders will aspire to provide the kind of care our company provides.

To view the entire Frontline Honors Class of 2023, visit frontlinehonors.agingmedia.com/

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To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, their industry, and their peers.

Home Health Care News caught up with Haehl to discuss their time in the home health care industry.

HHCN: What drew you to this industry?

Haehl: I grew up in a caring family and community. I learned to look for needs, and then strive to meet those needs. Caring for those in Home Health has been a driving passion for me. Being a Home Health Aide has afforded an opportunity for me to, “Love your neighbor as yourself.”

HHCN: What’s your biggest lesson learned since starting to work in the industry?

Haehl: Continuing to gain a greater skill set, working as a team, and treating each client as unique and valuable are essential to great care. Each person has a varied set of factors that matter in the scheme of providing clients with highly skilled and personalized care.

HHCN: What’s your favorite part about your job?

Haehl: The “paycheck of the heart” can’t be put in the bank. It makes me feel rich! When a client smiles and says, “Thank you for all you do,” it is like sunshine in my soul.

HHCN: What do you want society (or the general public) to know about your job?

Haehl: Home Health Aides are the “eyes” and the “ears” who alert the team of professionals to any needs that require their attention. We provide the compassionate, hands-on care day in and day out. We are often the very “lifeline” for our clients.

HHCN: What may be one thing leaders don’t know, that you wish they universally knew, about your job?

Haehl: Essential home healthcare workers, such as aides, are the “hidden warriors” in the healthcare world. Day in and day out, they provide care for a wide variety of clients who struggle with every kind of condition. Clients who are well cared for at home thrive and don’t merely survive.

To view the entire Frontline Honors Class of 2023, visit frontlinehonors.agingmedia.com/

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To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, their industry, and their peers.

Home Health Care News caught up with Voisey to discuss their time in the home health care industry.

HHCN: What drew you to this industry?

Voisey: The flexibility of home care is really what drew me to the industry. The fluctuations of the day, the time that you get to spend with people, the different patients – every day is different. You get a lot of variety and practice with different nursing skills and your patients daily.

HHCN: What’s your biggest lesson learned since starting to work in the industry?

Voisey: Growth with adaptability. You must be able to adapt to changes in your schedule, changes in the weather, even adapting to traffic. Beyond that, each patient is different, so you have to use different strategies with different patients. In order to be successful, I had to learn how to bring out that spark in each individual so that they wanted to help themselves as much as we strive to help them.

HHCN: What’s your favorite part about your job?

Voisey: Getting to REALLY know my patients. Compassionate care looks at the person in their entirety, not just their ailment. You want to be welcomed and invited into a home, and the process of establishing that trust is really enjoyable for me.

HHCN: What do you want society (or the general public) to know about your job?

Voisey: I think just the overall general awareness of home health care and breaking down the stigma behind it. There can be a resistance to allowing strangers in your home, but home health care is a great option. People have the ability to stay in their home and get well from home, which allows the patient to truly rest and recover.

HHCN: What may be one thing leaders don’t know, that you wish they universally knew, about your job?

Voisey: I’ve been so fortunate to have so many great leaders and mentors over the course of my career, that this can be tough to answer, but if I had to pick one thing, it would be that home health is a different animal. Good customer service takes a team. We’re all unique in our structure, and we all feed off and learn from one another. For me, every person I meet, patient or colleague, I take a piece of that person with me.

To view the entire Frontline Honors Class of 2023, visit frontlinehonors.agingmedia.com/

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To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, their industry, and their peers.

Home Health Care News caught up with Kirkendolph to discuss their time in the home health care industry.

HHCN: What drew you to this industry?

Kirkendolph: During the pandemic, I volunteered delivering “Meals on Wheels” to vulnerable people who couldn’t leave their homes. It truly opened my eyes that there were so many people that were alone, and waited at their door for me to come because that was the only interaction they had with others. I then discovered 24 Hour Home Care’s in-home care programs and knew that caregiving was my calling.

HHCN: What’s your biggest lesson learned since starting to work in the industry?

Kirkendolph: Caregiving is a humbling job. I have learned and grown exponentially in my empathy for others both at work, and in my personal life. It pushes you to accept people as they are, and to try to look deeper to understand their challenges and see what you can do to make their situation better. Caring for others gives me a deep sense of purpose every day.

HHCN: What’s your favorite part about your job?

Kirkendolph: I love making a difference in a client’s life by promptly assessing their needs and addressing them as quickly and seamlessly as I can. I love to see clients recover and make positive strides in their health both physically and mentally. When a client gets comfortable with me, it gives me confidence.

HHCN: What do you want society (or the general public) to know about your job?

Kirkendolph: I want society to know that in-home caregiving services exist, and that these programs aren’t just for people in hospice, palliative care, or other end-of-life care. We’re here to help people in various capacities and in all stages of life, including when people are discharged from the hospital, needing social connections, experiencing chronic illness or health challenges, and more.

HHCN: What may be one thing leaders don’t know, that you wish they universally knew, about your job?

Kirkendolph: I would like the leaders in our community to know that caregiving is important, and I would love to see them advocate for in-home caregiving because more people deserve access to these health services. In-home caregiving should be available to anyone and everyone. I think it truly enables people to get better because they are in their own surroundings — that is the power of in-home care.

To view the entire Frontline Honors Class of 2023, visit frontlinehonors.agingmedia.com/

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To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, their industry, and their peers.

Home Health Care News caught up with Brewster to discuss their time in the home health care industry.

HHCN: What drew you to this industry?

Brewster: I have always been a person that was drawn to serve and support developmentally disabled individuals and elderly people; even as a child, I felt the need to protect them. Why did I think they needed my protection? Though I am an able person, abuse that I endured as a child deepened my compassion for and forged my commitment to help those who were vulnerable. Therefore, I chose an industry in which people facing these challenges could have full access to me… someone who cared.

HHCN: What’s your favorite part about your job?

Brewster: The words of wisdom that I’m able to both share with others and receive during my conversations with those under my care, as well as the ability to serve in an area that’s so desperately needed.

HHCN: What may be one thing leaders don’t know, that you wish they universally knew, about your job?

Brewster: Caregivers play a crucial role in assisting individuals who are unable to fully care for themselves. And not everyone is built to shoulder the burdens that come with this role, which truly doesn’t get the respect that it deserves. In fact, non-medical caregivers are perhaps the most under-appreciated human resource in healthcare, and alongside RNs, LVNs, and other medical professionals, they provide indispensable care that positively affects patient outcomes and quality of life.

To view the entire Frontline Honors Class of 2023, visit frontlinehonors.agingmedia.com/

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To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, their industry, and their peers.

Home Health Care News caught up with Lockett to discuss their time in the home health care industry.

HHCN: What drew you to this industry?

Lockett: My grandmother had dementia and I used to enjoy helping her because when I did, she was much better. She would laugh and talk and eat with me and she wouldn’t for anybody else, so that made me feel really good.

HHCN: What’s your favorite part about your job?

Lockett: Helping people, seeing a smile, seeing how happy they are and giving them a better quality of life. A lot of times, they are down and, if you do something small, maybe something that’s not important to you, but it is to them and makes them happy, that is my favorite part of this job.

HHCN: What do you want society (or the general public) to know about your job?

Lockett: I love it! I would do this until the day I die. I love people and I love helping people. This job is a blessing and it’s healing. It means a lot to me to help other people.

To view the entire Frontline Honors Class of 2023, visit frontlinehonors.agingmedia.com/

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To become a Frontline Honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be a dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes; a passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into action for the good of older adults and aging industry professionals; and an advocate for older adults, their industry, and their peers.

Home Health Care News caught up with Oluseye to discuss their time in the home health care industry.

HHCN: What drew you to this industry?

Oluseye: I was drawn to the home health care industry because I love making a difference in other peoples’ lives.

HHCN: What’s your biggest lesson learned since starting to work in the industry?

Oluseye: The biggest lesson is that it’s increased my self-awareness, listening skills, ability to respect, and increased tolerance.

HHCN: What’s your favorite part about your job?

Oluseye: The favorite part of my job is the satisfaction of helping the helpless, making a difference, and the value of building personal relationships.

HHCN: What do you want society (or the general public) to know about your job?

Oluseye: I want society to know that the role of caregivers is indispensable and they deserve recognition and respect.

HHCN: What may be one thing leaders don’t know, that you wish they universally knew, about your job?

Oluseye: If leaders universally knew the value of emotional intelligence, they could build more effective teams and create a more supportive and productive work environment.

To view the entire Frontline Honors Class of 2023, visit frontlinehonors.agingmedia.com/

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