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
President
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
Vanessa Brookes, MPA
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…
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
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
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
Kim Hoftiezer
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…
Virtual Assistant
Jerylouie Iter
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,…
Director of Business Development
Eric Kasoyaga
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…
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…
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 & 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…
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.
In the world of aging services, where compassion, empathy, and dedication are paramount, company culture plays a crucial role in attracting and retaining top talent. According to a landmark 2019 Glassdoor survey, a remarkable 77 percent of workers consider a company’s culture before even applying for a job there. And for 56 percent of them,…
What not to do at work: Demean. Gossip. Criticize. Basically, anything Michael Scott did on The Office. Professionalism isn’t just a buzzword; it’s the golden thread that weaves everything together, from leadership to job fulfillment to customer satisfaction. Think of it as the backbone of a workplace—a foundation built on competence, efficiency, and a shared commitment to excellence….
“I’m good enough, I’m smart enough, and doggone it, people like me.” – Stuart Smalley Sometimes you just need a little pep talk. You may not always feel like you have what it takes to do the tough stuff and have the difficult conversations. But, you’re more than capable, and whatever “it” is, it’s absolutely…
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OUR MISSION
By igniting hope, we drive purpose and passion into Healthcare and Senior Living organizations.
