Meet This Year's Winners
SVP of Health & Wellness at Charter Senior Living
Kandice is being recognized for her transformative leadership and commitment to building a culture of empowerment across her organization.
Through her leadership, Kandice has cultivated a team of regional leaders who feel trusted, valued, and inspired to lead with purpose. Her influence extends beyond strategy—she has fostered an environment where leaders are encouraged to grow, support their teams, and elevate the standard of care across communities.
Kandice’s passion for her work is contagious, creating a ripple effect that drives others to show up as stronger, more intentional leaders. Her dedication to cultural excellence has helped shape a workplace where people feel seen, supported, and motivated to make a meaningful impact every day.
IT PMO Manager at Brightview Senior Living
Phyllis is being recognized for her exceptional ability to lead through people—not just projects.
As the leader of Brightview’s Project Management Team, Phyllis ensures that every initiative is implemented with clarity, intention, and respect for those doing the work. She brings a human-centered approach to innovation, prioritizing communication, collaboration, and understanding at every level—from frontline associates to executive leadership.
Phyllis is known for walking alongside her teams, creating space for feedback, and ensuring that change is not only executed, but embraced. Her leadership fosters trust, growth, and confidence across the organization.
A true culture carrier, Phyllis empowers others to succeed while quietly shaping the strength and cohesion of the entire company.
Nurse Consultant at Vista Prairie Communities
Kassandra is being recognized for her leadership, innovation, and unwavering commitment to building strong, supported nursing teams.
Kassandra brings both creativity and compassion to her role, finding meaningful ways to uplift and engage her team. From thoughtfully reimagining Nurse’s Week celebrations to foster connection and morale, to leading with positivity and approachability, she creates an environment where nurses feel valued and energized.
Known for her forward-thinking mindset, Kassandra is also a problem solver who isn’t afraid to challenge outdated practices and introduce better ways of working. Her ability to balance innovation with empathy makes her a trusted leader and a dependable source of support for her colleagues.
Kassandra’s impact is felt not only in the systems she improves, but in the culture she helps build every day.
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