Nothing beats friends who are Women of Distinction!
By
Jack York
Jun 10, 2021
It’s awesome when good things happen to good people!
‘Put some meat on the bone’ to create meaningful diversity programs
By
Kimberly Marselas
May 21, 2021
Effective diversity, equity and inclusion in programs must do more than talk about workplace fairness or train employees about bias; they also must work to actively counter discrimination and promote representation.
Women of Distinction 2020: Amy Silva-Magalhaes
Feb 18, 2021
Continuing our interview series with 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction honorees, Amy Silva-Magalhaes, senior vice president of operations at Maplewood Senior Living, shares when she knew the eldercare...
McKnight’s welcomes inaugural class of 15 Veteran VIPs as Women of Distinction
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 18, 2021
Fifteen women who have worked in senior living or skilled nursing for more than 15 years are being recognized today as Veteran VIPs in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards program for 2021. The...
Drumroll, please
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 15, 2021
The wait is almost over. Wednesday, we begin announcing the 2021 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
Women of Distinction 2020: Wendy Nowokunski
Sep 28, 2020
Wendy Nowokunski, president and co-founder of Northbridge Companies, talks about her mentors, when she knew eldercare was right for her, the advice she would give those interested in the field, the best...
Leadership is like bodybuilding: Stretch muscle ‘beyond capability,’ panelist offers
By
Liza Berger
Aug 03, 2020
Balancing life and career and moving ahead were two main subjects of “Finding the Secret Sauce,” the opening session of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum.
The good, the bad, the ugly: Executives share challenges, keys to success for women leaders
By
Danielle Brown
Jul 31, 2020
Leaders and aspiring professionals in long-term care discussed the good, the bad and ugly that comes with being a woman in the industry during a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum session Wednesday.
Opportunities abound for women willing to make a difference, speakers say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 30, 2020
Make good change. Take the opportunity in front of you. Run with it. That’s some of the sage advice that emerged from the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Forum session Wednesday “Lessons learned...
Meet Samira Beckwith, Hall of Honor inductee
By
James M. Berklan
Jul 24, 2020
Samira Beckwith, president and CEO of Hope Healthcare, is a member of the 2020 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor.