Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton and Health and Human Services Secretary Zavier Becerra on Monday highlighted the health care benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act, specifically noting the law s efficacy at curbing
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Denise Chadwick-Wright joined Birmingham Green in Manassas, VA as CEO in 2017 after developing a track record of steady excellence in her previous roles in 29 years in the industry.Â
Wright entered leadership roles in long-term care equipped with an undergraduate degree in business administration from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Eastern College. She served as the executive director in two assisted living communities as well as a program director in post-acute rehabilitation before her current role.
The strongest work teams have leaders who believe that the members are better than they are, says Patricia Will, Belmont Village Senior Living founder and CEO.
A panel of female executives told McKnight’s this month that the unrelenting challenges of COVID-19 strengthened the resolve of many, proving both the industry and its increasing slate of women leaders are poised for great things to come.
Clockwise, from left: Birmingham Green CEO Denise Chadwick Wright; McKnightâs LTCN Executive Editor James M. Berklan; Green House Project Senior Director Susan Ryan; LeadingAge Senior Vice President of Research Robyn Stone, Dr.PH.; Belmont Village Senior Living Founder and CEO Patricia Will; and PruittHealth Chief Strategy Officer Mary Ousley.
Editorâs note: This is the first part of a two-part article.
Holistic thinking, multitasking and critical thinking are key characteristics young leaders â especially women â should develop to advance in the workforce.
Those attributes were among several recommended by a panel of honored women leaders who spoke last week during a