LeadingAge Virginia

🎙️ New Podcast Episode Alert! 🎙️ Join us for our next conversation on Voices in Leadership! The Power of Portraits: Challenging Ageism Through Photos, is out now! 🖼️ Join host Melissa Andrews as she chats with the talented photographer, Heidi Wagner about her impactful Passions Project. 📸💬 Discover how she's using storytelling through photography to celebrate older adults and combat ageism. From capturing diverse communities to highlighting purpose in every stage of life, this episode is a must-listen! 🌟 Tune in and get inspired! 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g2hBsmP2 #VoicesInLeadership #PhotographyForChange #ChallengeAgeism

💥Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2025 LeadingAge Virginia Annual Conference + EXPO! 💥 Join us June 3-5 in the beautiful Norfolk, VA, where the theme is Ripples of Impact. 🌊 Dive into new solutions and connect with fellow aging service providers to create a ripple effect of profound change across your community! Let's harness the power of collaboration for a brighter future for all. 🌟 Don't miss out—secure your spot today! 👉 Register Now! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/db23DDTn #LeadingAgeVirginia #RipplesOfImpact #ChangeMakers2025 #AnnualConference #RegistrationOpen

✨ Celebrating Social Work Month ✨ For over 125 years, social workers have been driving change, advocating for dignity, and strengthening communities. From the first social work class at Columbia University in 1898 to the founding of the Richmond School of Social Economy in 1917—Virginia's first and the South's earliest social work program—the Commonwealth has been a driving force in advancing the profession. This Social Work Month, we honor and celebrate those who dedicate their careers to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. Thank you for all you do! 💙 Tag a social worker below to show your appreciation and thank them for their dedication! 👇 #SocialWorkMonth #ThankYouSocialWorkers #AgingServices #LeadingAgeVirginia

🏅 Oreo March Madness: The Semi-Finals! 🏅 Our Oreo taste-test tournament is heating up, and we're one step closer to crowning the ultimate Oreo champion! 🎉 Week 2 Winners: 🥇 Golden Lemon Oreo defeated Post Malone Oreo in a tight race! 🥇 Double Stuf Oreo triumphed over Toffee Crunch Oreo in a landslide Now, it's time for the Semi-Finals! Vote for your favorites in the comments ⬇️ 🔥 GOLDEN OREO vs. MINT OREO 🔥 GOLDEN LEMON OREO vs. DOUBLE STUF OREO Who will advance to the Final Round? Find out next Saturday. Let the Oreo Madness continue! 🏆 #OreoMadness #MarchMadness #NationalOreoDay

🌊✨ Exciting news! Registration for the 2025 LeadingAge Virginia Annual Conference opens this Monday, 3/17! Join us for Ripples of Change as we unite aging service providers from across the Commonwealth. Together, we can leverage community power to foster profound change and expand opportunities for the older adults we serve. Don't miss this chance to create innovative solutions and connect with passionate professionals! #LeadingAgeVA #RipplesOfChange #AgingServices 🌟

We're thrilled to see our own Carter Lyons, CAE featured on Episode 135 of Association Transformation! 🎙️✨ Carter challenges the status quo on member engagement, urging us to look beyond labels and connect authentically. Her insights from aging services remind us: “There’s no magic when you turn 41 that suddenly means you know everything.” 💡 Tune in for a fresh perspective on building inclusive, dynamic communities that empower —regardless of age or experience. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eBgvt69C #MemberEngagement #AssociationLeadership #AgingServices #LeadingAgeVirginia

2025 Virginia Volunteerism Summit, May 14-15 Early bird tickets are now available for the 2025 Virginia Volunteerism Summit, taking place virtually May 14-15 with follow-up in-person SERVE Convenings in June! Link to buy tickets: https://lnkd.in/eDYzPuC5 The Virginia Volunteerism Summit is the Commonwealth's leading event for organizations and individuals making a difference in their communities. The theme for the 2025 event is "Empowering Service, Elevating Impact: The SERVE Framework in Action." Participants will also engage in workshops to learn best practices, co-create new ideas, and engage in spreading passion and inspiration throughout the sector. Plus, attendees will be the first to hear insights from the 2025 Virginia Community Engagement Index and the 2025-2027 Virginia State Service Plan!

Last chance to register for the 2025 Leadership Retreat! 🎉 This exclusive, members-only event promises a transformative day and a half filled with interactive sessions on systems thinking and effective change management. Connect with like-minded peers Master strategies that align your team around impactful goals Discover how to filter the urgent from the important. Don't miss this chance to lead the change you know is possible! Secure your spot now and be the catalyst for visionary leadership. 🔗Register by March 12: https://lnkd.in/gnCgdCWb #LeadershipRetreat #LeadTheChange #VisionaryLeaders👥

🔥 Honoring Trailblazing Women in Aging Services 🔥 This Women's History Month, we celebrate the pioneering leadership of Edna Paylor and Sandee Levin, two incredible women who shaped LeadingAge Virginia into what it is today. ✨Edna Paylor founded our association in 1973 as the first President & CEO, laying the foundation for a strong network of nonprofit aging service providers. ✨Sandee Levin took the helm as President & CEO in 1987, guiding the organization through growth and transformation until her retirement in 2014. Thanks to their vision, compassion, and innovation, LeadingAge Virginia continues to support providers and older adults across the state. Though Edna and Sandee are no longer with us, their legacy lives on in the work we do every day. 💚 If you have a memory of Edna or Sandee, please share it in the comments. Let's honor their contributions together! #WomensHistoryMonth #AgingServices #Leadership #Legacy

🏅 Oreo March Madness Heats Up! 🏅 Our team is taste-testing classic and fun Oreo flavors throughout March, but we need YOU to help us crown the ultimate Oreo champion! 🎉 Week 1 Winners: 🥇 GOLDEN Oreo defeated Java Chip Oreo 🥇 MINT Oreo triumphed over Oreo Thins Now it's time for Week 2 matchups! Vote for your favorites in the comments ⬇️ 🔥 GOLDEN LEMON Oreo vs. POST MALONE Oreo 🔥 DOUBLE STUF Oreo vs. TOFFEE CRUNCH Oreo Every Saturday, we reveal the winners and introduce new matchups. Who will be the ultimate Oreo champion? 🏆 Let the Oreo Madness continue! #OreoMadness #MarchMadness #NationalOreoDay