Meri G. Gaumond, USA
Meri Gaumond is an accomplished professional with a remarkable career spanning over twenty-five years in behavioral health counseling, social services, marketing, dementia and elder care . With an impressive educational background, including a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and a dual Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Administration and Linguistics, Meri brings a diverse range of expertise to her role . She demonstrated exceptional leadership as the Memory Care Administrator at Pickering Manor, where she successfully spearheaded the development of a cutting-edge memory care unit, overseeing all aspects of its establishment. Meri's dedication to education and support is evident through her role as an in-house educator and volunteer facilitator for dementia support groups. Now, as the Executive Director of Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic, Meri is determined to make a profound difference by leading the organization in its mission to provide free healthcare to low income, uninsured residents of Bucks County. She is recognized for her practical style in teaching CDP (Certified Dementia Practitioner) courses to professionals and care partners.
Leah Bishane, Australia
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Leah is a bestselling author on aging issues. She is also a highly skilled RN1 / MHlthSc / DipBus / Dementia and Aged Care consultant, with more than 35 years of experience in aged and dementia care. Leah has successfully demonstrated how to reconsider the medical paradigm and create environments in which persons living with dementia continue to thrive. Leah won the 2010/11 Lend Lease ‘Australian’, and ‘Global’ Awards for “Excellence in Innovation” for her person-centered models of care, designed for people living with dementia. Leah’s life’s work and vision transform cultures and philosophies of care, providing a powerful voice confronting current practice, forging approaches that remove all forms of segregation, and consequently upholding the human rights of all people living with dementia.
Dr. Nakeisha Rodgers, USA
Dr. Nakeisha Rodgers is a dual board Internist and Geriatrician, best-selling author, and national speaker from the beautiful island of the Bahamas. She has more than 35 years’ experience in aged /dementia care. She has over a decade of experience caring for hundreds of complex geriatric patients with multiple medical needs. Dr. Nakeisha earned her Associates Degree in Biochemistry from the University of the Bahamas. She then completed her Bachelor’s in Biology at Acadia University in Nova Scotia, Canada. She matriculated at the University of West Indies medical school graduating with an MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery). She later completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the Yale New Haven Health Bridgeport Program. She was awarded a Fellowship degree in Geriatrics from the prestigious Harvard Medical School.
Richard McLemore, USA
Richard is a veteran technologist and, more recently, a senior living provider in the Austin, Texas, area. Richard has a passion for helping seniors, and personally experienced the need for technology to augment the assistance and care we provide our elderly. He recognizes that seniors today are living longer, and they require new and innovative solutions to live their lives to the fullest. Allowing for more personal independence, McLemore believes that by having access to technology, seniors can enjoy safety, convenience, and comfort while peacefully transitioning their lives. owns and operates assisted living communities in the Austin, Texas area.
Aaron Murphy, USA
Aaron is a passionate design professional, consultant, and advocate for Aging-In-Place in your own community. He has been presenting at a national and international level for over 15 years. He is a licensed architect, “Certified Aging In Place Specialist” through NAHB, and an engaging and entertaining public speaker. Aaron is a known industry expert & author in the Aging-in-Place field, and a business coach teaching other executives how to own the AIP & UD niche of a home modification business. He teaches GCs, remodelers, OTs and associated fields, what it takes to become your own local go-to expert in your community. Aaron has been a Seattle radio host on subject, is a known entertainer and educator on stage across multiple home and building industries, and has been preaching “Empowering Housing” for 15+ years from Chicago to Tokyo.
Monica Stewart, USA
Monica Stewart is the Director of Operations for Amped in Louisville, KY. She has a BS in Economics and her Masters in Business Administration. She has an extensive background in banking, human resources, insurance, sales, healthcare and the nonprofit sector. She seeks to provide career development and encourage the educational journeys of adult learners and their families. She is the CEO of Transitions Caregiver Solutions (TCS) which provides resources to caregivers from aging parents to children with mental or physical challenges. Her passion is to promote health equity to all families in her community which is why she started her business. She has been a caregiver for her mother, stepfather and husband over the past 12 years and saw the need to connect families to much needed resources. It has been very rewarding for her to see the positive feedback from families both in her work and business.
Lillian Courtney, Ireland
Lillian Courtney is an accomplished Executive corporate coach, creative confidence consultant, and master workshop facilitator with a strong background in the multinational, educational, and health sectors. She has a passion for building confidence and reducing stress among founders, executives and teams.through effective coaching tools and different methodologies. Throughout her career, Lillian has been instrumental in enhancing teams levels of creativity, confidence in driving profits for companies. By drawing from her diverse experience across various industries, Lillian's expertise and accreditation has earned her a reputation as a trusted advisor and mentor. Having trained with top global Forbes leaders, she brings a powerful up to date toolkit for the new world to deal with any given situation ahead.Her involvement in Toastmaster International as President for Blarney Toastmasters, Ireland, adds to her global leadership.