Agenda

May 19 - 21, 2025 | Tampa, Florida

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Monday May 19, 2025

  • 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Executive Roundtables (Invitation Only)

  • 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

    Resident Recreational Safety

    • Speaker
      • Darren Reaume
      • Dwyan PoggiFMA, CPE, SFP, CMIP
      • Scott BertulisCSP, ARM, CSPHA
  • 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

    Technology Opportunities in the Industry: What’s New, What’s Great, What Works in Dining

    • Speaker
      • David Koelling
      • Eric Wong
      • Steven Servant
  • 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

    Senior Living Beyond Expectations Within Reach

    • Speaker
      • Bruce Hentges
      • Joe JasmonMBA
  • 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

    Executive Director Leadership Institute (Separate Registration Required)

  • 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM

    State Partner Meeting (Invitation Only)

  • 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

    Birds of a Feather Networking Session

  • 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

    AI 101: Fundamentals

    • Speaker
      • Kent Lewis
  • 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM

    Executive Roundtables (Invitation Only)

  • 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

    Vision Sessions

  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

    Driving Success in Value-Based Care with Proactive Care

    • Moderator
      • John Schwartz
    • Speaker
      • Aaron MoorhouseDO CMD
      • Jill WilsonMBA, OTR/L
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

    6 Steps to Drive Financial Growth in Senior Living Communities via Revenue Capture

    • Speaker
      • Adam Aisen
      • Matthew Rezkalla
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

    Increase Move-Ins: Leveraging Clinical Programming & Expertise to Improve Prospect Close Rates

    • Speaker
      • Ara Sayabalian
      • Dr. Angie FleenorDNP, APRN, FNP-BC
      • Holly McMurrayMBA, MHA
      • Josh AllenRN, C-AL
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

    Leveraging Automation to Fill Roles Faster

    • Speaker
      • Adam Lewis
      • Cheri KausetBS Marketing
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

    Shelter in Place or Evacuation: Enhancing Health Care Professionals Readiness

    • Speaker
      • Erin MarriottRPh, BCGP
      • Jen SalterMS, LNHA, CPHRM
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM

    Managing Behavioral Expressions Across the Spectrum of Senior Living

    • Moderator
      • Doris Fischer-SanchezDNP, APN-BC, CPHRM, FASHRM
    • Speaker
      • Ashlea SmalleyEdD
      • Carol Shaw-BurnsPhD,
      • Crystal ParrishBSN, RN
  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

    Lunch on Your Own

  • 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM

    Leadership Lunch (Invitation Only)

  • 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

    How Music and Technology Impacts the Engagement of the Individual, Their Family and Their Surrounding Caring System

    • Speaker
      • AJ Cipperly
      • Andy TubmanMusic Therapist
  • 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

    AI and Employment Law: Using AI for HR Functions in a Legally Compliant Way

    • Speaker
      • Jason GellerJuris Doctor
      • Laurel CornellEsq.
  • 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

    Going in Strong: Successful Strategies for Achieving Profitability Quickly in Distressed Acquisitions

    • Moderator
      • Julie Podewitz
    • Speaker
      • Christy Cunningham
      • Staci LynnPMP
  • 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

    Women in Leadership

  • 1:45 PM – 2:30 PM

    Electronic Leasing - Reduce Risk and Raise ROI

    • Presenter
      • Candace Seidle
  • 2:45 PM – 3:30 PM

    State of the Industry

  • 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM

    Hero Awards

  • 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

    Exhibit Hall Opening Reception

Tuesday May 20, 2025

  • 8:00 AM – 8:15 AM

    Best of the Best Awards

  • 8:15 AM – 9:00 AM

    Keynote Presentation

  • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

    Coffee Break in the Expo Hall

  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Navigating the Pitfalls of Tech Rollouts: Your Roadmap to a Seamless Tech Implementation Strategy

    • Speaker
      • Holly McMurrayMBA, MHA
      • Jason Sanchez
  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Harmony in Senior Living: The Synchronized Symphony of Sales, Operations, and Programming

    • Moderator
      • Matt Reiners
    • Speaker
      • Amber DahleCDP
      • Christy Van Der Westhuizen
      • Rebecca Motz-Sturtz
  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Your 24/7 Online Open House - Social Media for More Leads and Move-ins

    • Speaker
      • Regan Troy
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Executive Director Leadership Institute (Separate Registration Required)

  • 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

    Board Meeting (Invitation Only)

  • 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

    Birds of a Feather Networking Session

  • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

    Vision Sessions

  • 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

    Lunch Break in the Expo Hall

  • 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

    Game On: The Ultimate Senior Living Sales and Marketing Challenge

    • Moderator
      • Brooke Saxon-Spencer
  • 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

    Future-Proofing Senior Living: Leveraging AI for Operational Excellence and Enhanced Resident Care

    • Moderator
      • Fritz Brumder
    • Speaker
      • Amy Crosslin
      • Greg Roderick
  • 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

    The Loving Embrace of Technology

    • Speaker
      • Michele ButchPCHA
      • Rebecca TarbertPT, DPT, GCS, CLT
  • 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

    Building Bridges Across Generations: The Impact of Intergenerational Programming in Senior Living

    • Moderator
      • Brenda JohnsonMHA, RN, LNHA, LALD
    • Speaker
      • Chloe ShimotaLALD, LNHA
      • Erin Erdahl
      • Jamie Korzan
  • 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

    Navigating Care Partnerships with Families

    • Speaker
      • AJ Cipperly
      • Kelly McCarthyNIDE Board Certified Dementia Educator
  • 1:30 PM – 3:15 PM

    Executive Director Leadership Institute (Separate Registration Required)

  • 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    The Partner Landscape (Open to All Exhibitors and Sponsors)

  • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

    How to Properly Navigate All Facets of a Contracted Project in Memory Care Communities

    • Moderator
      • Jeremy Willey
    • Speaker
      • Eric Skedel
  • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

    Unlocking Your Career Potential: A Transformational Journey in Emotional Intelligence, Relational Dynamics, and Performance Optimization

    • Speaker
      • Aaron CatoeM.A. Organizational Leadership
  • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

    What Do Seniors Really Want? Insights on What Matters Most in Their Healthcare Experience.

    • Moderator
      • James Balda
    • Speaker
      • Mark Price
  • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

    Early Innings of CMS's GUIDE Program: A Senior Living Operator's View on Using GUIDE to Enhance Resident Care and Strengthen Provider Partnerships

    • Moderator
      • Josh Stevens
    • Speaker
      • Jody MitchellMD
      • Sharon Roth MaguireMS, RN, GNP-BC, APNP
      • Stephanie Haley-AndrewsRN
  • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

    University Partnerships in Action

    • Moderator
      • Douglas OlsonPhD
    • Speaker
      • Joel Nelson
      • Loren Shook
      • Sean Kelly
  • 2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

    Success at the Grassroots: State Partner Advocate for You!

    • Presenter
      • Paul Williams
  • 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM

    Coffee Break in the Expo Hall

  • 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM

    Insights From the C-Suite

  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

    Official Tuesday Night Networking Reception (Open to All SLEC Registrants)

Wednesday May 21, 2025

  • 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

    Keynote Presentation

  • 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

    University Retirement Communities: What You Need To Know

    • Speaker
      • Andrew Carle
  • 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

    Let the Data Lead the Way: What the Senior Housing Supply and Demand Gap Means for Your Growth Strategy

    • Speaker
      • Arick Morton
  • 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

    What Really Happens Overnight in Memory Care and How Technology Can Provide Actionable Insights

    • Moderator
      • Aaron DCostaCDP, CMP
    • Speaker
      • Becky MetcalfeRN
      • Joshua Freitas
      • Syndell Lawhon
  • 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

    Creating Connection: Integrating Hospitality and Care to Solve for Unmet Needs and Drive Resident Retention in Senior Living Communities

    • Speaker
      • Mark ParettiCertified Validation Worker (CVW), Certified Validation Group Worker (CVGW), Certified Validation Presenter (CVP), essentiALZ Certified, CALA (New Jersey), MA
      • Samantha Krieger FischgrundMBA, BS, Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)
  • 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

    Federal Advocacy in a New Era: Argentum’s Initiatives on Capitol Hill

    • Presenter
      • Maggie Elehwany
      • Paul Williams
  • 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

    Case Study: Grow Independent Living Occupancy 10% in 10 Months

    • Moderator
      • Paula Rathgaber-Gomez
    • Speaker
      • Kevin Otterness
      • Sandor Ceballos
  • 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

    AI-Driven Activity Management: Elevating Resident Engagement and Operational Efficiency

    • Speaker
      • Brandon Tabbert
      • Dylan Conley
  • 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

    Extending Resident Length of Stay Through Real-Time Service Coordination in Senior Living

    • Speaker
      • Derek HarrisMBA, BSN, RN
      • Josh Stevens
      • Murry MercierMBA
  • 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

    Empowering Associates Through Relationship-Centered, Strengths-Focused Care Delivery

    • Speaker
      • Julie MarraleBSN, RN, DN, CDP
      • Nathaniel SmithMAG, BSRT, CADDCT, CDP
  • 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM

    Peer Leadership—A New Method of Considering Your Employees and What They Can Contribute to the Workplace

    • Speaker
      • Michael MileskiPhD, DC, MPH, MHA, MSHEd, LNFA, FACHCA