LeadingAge California

08/19/2026

Yesterday, our VP of Membership, Melanie Ripley, attended the Dedication Ceremony for Congregational Place, Retirement Housing Foundation's newest community in Chula Vista, CA. Congregational Place is a newly built 55-unit community offering one-bedroom apartments for adults 55+, with easy access to local bus, metro, and shuttle services, along with the shops and restaurants of Old Town Chula Vista. This development is the result of a collaboration between Community Congregational Development Corporation (CCDC) and RHF, bringing much-needed affordable housing to older adults in the region.

🎉💚 Celebrating milestones like this alongside our members is what makes this work so meaningful.

08/17/2026

Last week our VP of Membership, Melanie Ripley, joined the Valle Verde staff in their decked out golf carts and hit the streets to celebrate the community's 60th year in style, honoring six decades of service to older adults. Congratulations to Valle Verde, a HumanGood community, on this milestone!

08/14/2026

This past Wednesday was a great Los Padres Regional Meeting! Kenneth May, vCIO at Meriplex, joined us for a session on the expanding role of AI in senior living, sharing practical, actionable guidance for providers looking to responsibly integrate AI into their organizations and concrete steps for attendees to begin or refine their AI journey.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

08/13/2026

Amber King, Vice President for Legislative Affairs, testified before the California Senate Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services on the barriers older adults and providers face in accessing home- and community-based services.

Amber urged lawmakers to strengthen California’s long-term care continuum by addressing affordable housing, reducing administrative delays, improving consistency across CalAIM, and ensuring older adults can access the services they need to remain safely in their homes and communities.

We appreciate the Legislature’s attention to these critical issues and are proud to advocate for policies that expand access, choice, and stability for California’s older adults.

08/12/2026

Yesterday, our Government Affairs team attended POLITICO’s The California Agenda: Sacramento Summit, bringing together state and federal leaders, policymakers, and 2026 gubernatorial candidates for conversations about the most pressing issues facing California.

From affordability and the economy to health care, housing, and the state’s relationship with Washington, D.C., the discussions offered important insight into the policy landscape ahead.

We’re grateful for opportunities like these to hear directly from California’s leaders and to stay engaged in the conversations shaping the future of our state and the older adults and providers we serve.

08/11/2026

We're looking forward to tomorrow's Los Padres Regional Meeting, featuring a session with Kenneth May, vCIO at Meriplex, on the expanding role of AI in senior living. He'll provide practical, actionable guidance for providers seeking to responsibly integrate AI into their organizations, with participants leaving with concrete steps to begin or refine their AI journey.

Active Members can earn 1 hour of RCFE credit at no additional cost.

There's still time to register: https://hubs.li/Q04sDHDk0

08/07/2026

Day two of Executive Connect brought CEOs and executive administrators together for another day of leadership development with LeadingAge California.

Matthew Neeley, President & CEO of Hillcrest, presented "Leading with Principles: Building High-Performing Cultures That Last," exploring how principle-based leadership builds trust, strengthens culture, and empowers teams through change.

Executive Connect continues to deliver the kind of leadership development that helps aging services executives lead with clarity and purpose.

08/06/2026

We're hiring: Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Join LeadingAge California as our principal regulatory policy expert, guiding advocacy efforts across California and our expanding region (Hawaiʻi, Nevada, Idaho, and beyond). You'll advise members, shape policy, and represent the Association before regulatory agencies and the media.

Apply by sending a resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Full details: https://hubs.li/Q04s7dqC0

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08/05/2026

LeadingAge California’s EMERGE Leadership Development Program has officially kicked off its second session, focused on Leading Change & Innovation.

Throughout this session, the 2026–2027 EMERGE cohort explored key concepts of visionary leadership, appreciative inquiry, and both revolutionary and evolutionary approaches to organizational change. Participants also had the opportunity to enjoy lunch with our CEMOs, gaining firsthand insights into how experienced leaders navigate the complexities of leading large organizations.

The session challenged participants to recognize their potential as change agents while deepening their understanding of how innovation drives meaningful and lasting impact.

07/31/2026

Today is the last day to RSVP for Executive Connect, LeadingAge California's ultimate gathering for CEOs and executive-level administrators. Attendees earn CE credit, gain access to strategic sessions on leadership and culture, and connect one-on-one with Premier Business Partners at the Hilton Anaheim, August 6-7. This is your opportunity to invest in your leadership and your organization's future. Secure your spot before the deadline closes tonight: https://hubs.li/Q04ryXGY0

Join us on August 6-7 for LeadingAge California’s Executive Connect. Executive Connect is the premier opportunity for top CEOs, executive-level administrators, and premier business partners to network, learn, and share best practices.