Oklahoma Long Term Care Professionals Attend Leadership Academy at OC
Oklahoma Christian University in partnership with Care Providers Oklahoma today kicked off the third annual Long Term Care Leadership Academy. Enrollees will take in-person seminars and participate in online coaching sessions on topics that include “principles of authentic leadership,” “effective communication,” and “leadership and ethics.”
Participants are current or aspiring managers and administrators in the long term care profession who apply to the program in a competitive application process. They can earn credit through the Leadership Academy for undergraduate or graduate degrees through OC’s College of Outreach and Innovation.
- Participants in the 2024-2025 class include:
- Elisa Aaron of Voyage Long Term Care in Midwest City
- Michael Boone of Bridges Health in Oklahoma City
- Amber Burris George of Quail Ridge Living Center in Colcord
- Jullian Gregston of Gregston’s Nursing & Rehab in Marlow
- Crystal Jones of Oak Hills Care Center in Jones
- Blake Jordan of Beadles Nursing Home in Alva
- Pamela Kendrick of Voyage Long Term Care in Midwest City
- Andrea Rendina-Brown of McMahon Tomlinson Nursing & Rehab in Lawton
- Adam Stephens of Sienna Extended Care & Rehab in Midwest City
- Amanda Stevenson of Elmbrook Management Company in Ardmore
- Chrishuna Vasser of Cross Timbers Nursing & Rehab in Midwest City
“We are excited to kick off another year of the Leadership Academy to support the personal and professional growth of a new generation of healthcare leaders,” said Care Providers Oklahoma President and CEO Steven Buck. “These men and women have already distinguished themselves in their field through their passion for quality care, their dedication to their residents, and their professionalism. In the next few weeks they’ll continue to hone their leadership skills with a focus on elevating the work at their respective facilities. Ultimately, the beneficiaries of this training will be long term care residents who experience better outcomes and service in their homes.”
