On October 11th, LeadingAge participated in an Eldercare Workforce Alliance (EWA) webinar titled, “Key Member Reports on Workforce and Caregiving.” The panelists at the session highlighted important reports on workforce data, shortages, career ladders, job quality and family caregiving. Panelists included: Amy York, Executive Director, EWA; Jenna Kellerman, Director of Workforce Strategy and Development, LeadingAge; Sam Brooks, Director of Public Policy, Consumer Voice; Amy Robins, Director of Advocacy, PHI; Traci Wilson, Director, Research, USAging; and Mike Wittke, Vice President, Policy & Advocacy, National Alliance for Caregiving. EWA is an alliance committed to addressing our nation’s eldercare workforce crisis by building a caring and competent workforce. LeadingAge is an EWA member.  You can view a recording of the webinar, here, and the slides can be accessed here.

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Nicole Schings is the Director of Member Services and Business Development. She oversees the Partnership/Sponsorship program, recruitment and retention of the association’s provider and associate members as well as coordinating all aspects of online education. Nicole graduated from Washburn University and is a Platinum Geocacher. Her favorite thing about working at the association is to bring new partners in to help us better serve members. Along with her geocaching hobby, Nicole enjoys spending time with her dog, Blu. Her favorite part of working at LeadingAge Kansas is that the people are cool and she enjoys getting to know the members and helping them solve problems. You can reach Nicole directly at 785.670.8048.