Kathryn Welden
Executive Director | Senior Living Leader | Passionate About Building Community & Serving with Purpose
- Role
- Executive Director at Shaker Pointe At Carondelet
- Location
- Albany, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Kathryn Welden
I am a mission-driven leader with over two decades of experience in senior housing and…
Experience
Executive Director
May 2021 — Present · US
Lead operations and strategic planning for Shaker Pointe, a mission-driven entrance fee retirement community sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. Oversee all aspects of community life for 200+ residents, ensuring high-quality service delivery, staff engagement, and financial performance in alignment with the organization’s values.Provide executive leadership across independent living operations.Manage a team of 9 directors, fostering a culture of collaboration, compassion, and excellence.Oversee an annual operating budget and capital plan; ensure financial sustainability and regulatory compliance.Guide long-term planning and mission integration in collaboration with the Board of Directors and sponsoring organization.Champion resident satisfaction, staff retention, and innovation in senior living services.Serve as a liaison with residents, families, vendors, regulators, and community stakeholders.Key Accomplishments:Maintained consistently high occupancy and resident satisfaction through a person-centered approach and vibrant community culture.Successfully navigated pandemic-related challenges while protecting the health, safety, and well-being of residents and staff.Strengthened staff morale and retention through leadership development, transparent communication, and team-building initiatives.Enhanced operational efficiency and resident engagement through technology integration and process improvements.
Education
SUNY Adirondack
Associate's degree
University at Albany
BA
Skills
- Grants
- Newsletters
- Leadership Development
- Event Planning
- Nonprofits
- Management
- Team Building
- Program Development
- Fundraising
- Social Services
- Grant Writing
- Leadership
- Program Management
- Executive Management
- Non-Profit Administration
- Customer Service
- Public Relations
- Project Management
- Marketing
- Training
- Volunteer Management
- Budgets
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Program Evaluation
- Public Speaking
- Strategic Planning
- Social Networking
- Coaching
- Non-Profits
- Social Media
- Elder Care
- Microsoft Office
- Sales
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