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 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…

Rebecca began her journey and love of seniors at an early age, living next door to her grandparents and participating in their care and well-being. Her first position in senior housing was as a part time receptionist, and, she quickly moved through all aspects of senior living operations and sales. She has held various regional and…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…