Karina Stickle
Community Engagement & Program Development Manager @Go Icon
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WORK HISTORY
Community Engagement & Program Development Manager @Go Icon
EDUCATION
Alzheimer's Society
Gentle Persuasive Approach
Loyalist College
Activation Techniques In Gerontology Studies, Gerontology
St. Lawrence College
Social Service Worker, Social Service Worker
Kingston Frontenac Public Health
Safe Food Handling
Gale College
Certificate, Integrated Mental Health
Dementiability
Montessori Methods For Dementia
Canadore College
Recreation Therapy, Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
Alzheimer's Society
U-First
ABOUT KARINA STICKLE
Elevating Senior Living Engagement with Purpose, Strategy, and InnovationI’m a Recreation Therapist and Community Engagement expert with 17+ years of experience across Memory Care, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Independent Living. I specialize in purposeful programming, creative tools, and strategic engagement that go beyond bingo and truly connect with residents. What I Offer:Creative, outside-the-box ideas that drive real connectionCustom support for Activity and Life Enrichment teamsAI integration with tools like ChatGPT and CopilotDigital tools like my 2025 Activity Professional PlannerContent strategy and education to elevate the field Current Role – Go IconAs Community Engagement & Program Development Manager at Go Icon, I’m: Hosting the Smart Aging Podcast Speaking at conferences on AI and engagement Training teams to better use Smart Aging features Creating blog content and toolkits for Activity Professionals Leading family and resident engagement campaigns My Own Platform – Engaged in RecI’m also the creator and host of Engaged in Rec, a podcast featuring 70+ experts in life enrichment, dementia care, and senior wellness. I’m building a creative, connected community of Activity Professionals who are raising the bar in our industry. Highlights & Projects Boosted census by 80% in 12 months at a luxury community Creator of the 2025 Activity Professional Planner Contributor to NAAP (blogs, program plans, and social content)🧠 Developed the Roadmap to Resident Engagement (Through Past Professions) training Building an international internship program for St. Lawrence College Co-led GetSetUp’s National Senior Games Sponsorship, supporting 13 athletes over 65 Managed branded video shoots and national wellness campaignsLet’s connect if you’re: Elevating your engagement strategy Looking for innovative training and tools Interested in AI, content creation, or purposeful program design Always thinking one step ahead—and probably designing a scavenger hunt, podcast series, or vision board while doing it.
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