The St. Ann’s Leadership Academy is an eight-month program that provides St. Ann’s employees with an opportunity to learn about a variety of leadership “essentials” and acquire skills that will enhance career growth and development. Program members work together with an outstanding group of co-workers in an environment that promotes learning and self-exploration. The program allows employees to work collaboratively and individually on different projects to both benefit themselves and St. Ann’s Community. Upon completion of the program, members are better prepared for both formal and informal leadership roles.

Curriculum Topics

• An overview of St. Ann’s Community
• Motivation
• Change Management
• Critical Thinking
• Project Management
• Leadership 101
• Leadership Styles
• Personality Styles

• Conflict Resolution
• Team Building
• Diversity
• Problem Solving
• Legal & Ethical issues
• Critical Conversations
• Generational Differences in the Workplace

Congratulations to the 2016-2017 St. Ann’s Leadership Academy Graduates!

Nikki McArdle: Admissions
Crystal Sawyer: Finance
Mariana Capita: Rehabilitation Services
Carol Byrd: Staff Education
Will Peachey: Environmental Services
Manny Burgio: Rehabilitation Services
Christine Walsh: Dining Services
Gina Leo: Nursing
Richard Smith: Information Technology

Lisa Giles: Nursing
Kathy Rodriguez: Nursing
Michelle Pippard: Quality
O’Donna Thompes: Nursing
Tess Conderman: Facilities
Kim Damian: Health Information Management
Juliann Powell: Information Technology
Dil Samal: Sisters of St. Joseph
Danielle Caruana: Assisted Living LPN Supervisor at Cherry Ridge

Aimee Bodine: Recreation Therapy
Liz Birch: Recreation Therapy
Jesse Niedermeier: Power Plant & Maintenance
Julie Lipari: St. Ann’s Care Center
Trisha Ferrara: Medical Department
Tammy Chambers: Nursing
Nate Browning: Facilities
Ashley McCloud: Health Information Management Associate

Interested in applying for the 2017-2018 St. Ann’s Leadership Academy program? Check back in August for more information!