OUR VALUES
Inspire others to achieve the unimaginable through:
Deliberate Development
Passion and Positivity
Relentless Responsibility
OUR TEAM
Nothing is possible without our amazing team
Founder, President, & Culture Consultant
Denise Boudreau
Denise Boudreau is founder of Drive, a culture consultancy firm that optimizes recruitment and retention, exclusively for healthcare and senior living organizations. She has over 20 years of experience working in acute care and aging services where, as a dietary aide, CNA and Administrator, she experienced many healthy and unhealthy cultures. Denise became nicknamed “The…
Vice President of Operations & Culture Consultant
Vanessa Brookes, MPA
Vice President of Operations by day, Mom of a toddler by night, and living proof that a little bit of coffee can go a long way. Vanessa graduated from King’s College where she earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Gerontology with a minor in Mass Communications. Vanessa knew from a young age that aging services…
CULTURE CONSULTANT & EQ COACH
Veronica Barber, EdD
Veronica A. Barber, EdD is a Culture Consultant and EQ Coach with Drive. Veronica’s executive consulting and coaching practice began in 2013 and she has since then helped numerous leaders and organizations to improve their performance, with guided transformative approaches. Veronica’s most recent organizational role was as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources for…
Culture Consultant & Speaker
Christopher Ridenhour, GFN
Little did Christopher know that a random request for an informational interview would result in his current 20-year (and counting) thrill ride in Healthcare and Aging Services. “Inspired” does not adequately describe of his profound journey. Christopher has become a champion for the organizational “wins and wows” that result from coaching teams on how to…
Culture Consultant
Amy Fish
Amy has worked as a health care administrator since October of 1988. Her experience ranges from managing a small rural hospital, 110-bed Alzheimer’s facility where she was also instrumental in developing an assisted living facility, a 200-bed dual licensed campus in Flagstaff, AZ, the Administrator of the largest skilled nursing facility in Nebraska, and VP…
CULTURE CONSULTANT
Ellen Casey
Ellen is the Senior Executive Director at The Campus at Cannondale in Wilton, CT. She has 30 years of post-acute and senior living leadership as a Registered Dietitian, Nursing Home Administrator and Senior Living Leader. Ellen has led teams to achieve the Baldrige Quality Award at the Bronze and Silver Level and has achieved the…
Culture Consultant
Ray Dickison
Mr. Ray Dickison, FACHCA is the President of Wesley Manor Retirement Community, Inc. and Methodist Retirement Homes of Kentucky, Inc. in Louisville, KY. With 28 years of post-acute and senior living leadership, Ray has extensive, award-winning operational and strategic experience primarily in faith-based, non-profit organizations. His professional involvement includes numerous Board appointments and certifications. Ray’s…
Culture Consultant
Karyn Lushinks
Karyn is an experienced HR professional, with over 20 years in aging services, and finds joy in creating positive workplace environments and fostering strong employee relationships. She earned degrees from the University of Rhode Island and Quinnipiac University, including a Master’s in Organizational Leadership, and is committed to lifelong learning and personal development. As an…
Director of Marketing
Sheila O’Grady, R.D.
Sheila is a Registered Dietitian and has been with Drive since 2018 as the Director of Marketing. She enjoys writing the bimonthly blogs and all the ways Drive communicates with the incredible people of senior living and healthcare! She has her degree in nutrition, and she loves to run and spend time in nature with…
Office Coordinator
Debra Nobile
Debra Nobile is our Office Coordinator and joined the Drive Team in July 2016. Debra is involved in general office organization and streamlining business operations. She is responsible for all back-end office processes including billing clients, contract delivery, travel for conferences and client visits, and serves as a liaison between the Drive team and our…
CULTURE CONSULTANT
Jo-Anne Hill
Jo-Anne Hill is a certified organizational culture consultant with Drive. With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, working for luxury hotels companies such as Four Seasons, Mandarin-Oriental, and Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, Jo-Anne has traveled around the world helping organizations dramatically improve their culture, leadership skills, customer service, and, ultimately, their bottom line. In addition…
TESTIMONIALS
What our clients say about Drive:
Kevin McKay
“In the time that Drive has been working with the Tockwotton team, we have already seen positive improvement in our culture and measurable results. Specifically, a 33% decrease in turnover, which is impacting resident and staff engagement. Things that once seemed too difficult to tackle on our own, are less intimidating knowing the Drive team is there to coach and guide us throughout the entire journey.”
Scott A. Buchanan
“Drive has given us a road map to successfully implement changes to our organizational culture. From the staff sessions, we have a better understanding of their needs and where we can focus our resources to attract the best employees possible. Since engaging with Drive, our company has seen a significant change in the engagement of our staff and the grasp of the sustainable change we are going through.“
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Blog
Resources and tools for strengthening your culture.
You shouldn’t wonder how the work happens; you should be where the work happens. Meet the Gemba walk, a leadership tool that could revolutionize your management style and profoundly impact your aging services organization. And no, it has nothing to do with the moonwalk, so leave your dancing shoes at home for this one! Gemba is…
I shared this letter years ago, and I still find myself revisiting it from time to time. I truly love it—well, aside from the bad language! There’s so much relief and inspiration to draw from Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky’s words. Every leader should read this and think, “Hell yeah!” Relief comes in knowing that if you want your…
The business myth most senior living leaders believe and why this outdated idea is holding you back from lasting success, plus an exciting announcement.It’s time to shatter the misconception holding aging service leaders back: the belief that investing in culture isn’t “worth it”. But here’s the truth: Culture is the key to ALL outcomes. Your…
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OUR MISSION
By igniting hope, we drive purpose and passion into Healthcare and Senior Living organizations.
