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…

Vanessa Brookes has been passionate about aging services since she was a teenager, starting her journey by volunteering and working in assisted living communities specializing in Alzheimer’s care. A native of Rochester, NY, Vanessa graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Gerontology from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA, in 2008 (Go Monarchs!). After completing…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Kim is an experienced HR professional, with over 25 years of experience in many diverse settings. She began her HR career in retail at Target Stores and over the years worked in many professional settings, including higher education and a senior living organization. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Eastern Connecticut State University, as well as…

Jerylouie Urs Iter graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He started his career and professional journey in customer support, where his leadership skills quickly shone through, leading to a promotion to interim subject matter expert in just four months. Alongside his main roles, Jerylouie has been a key player in his brother’s business,…

Eric Kasoyaga is a seasoned business development professional with over a decade of experience helping organizations find the right solutions to grow and succeed. With a Bachelor of Arts from the University of British Columbia and finishing a Business and Technology Management Degree at the British Columbia Institute of Technology, Eric blends strategic insight with…

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…

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…

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…