Katie Smith Sloan
President and CEO of nonprofit LeadingAge, the trusted voice for aging
- Role
- President and CEO at LeadingAge
- Location
- Washington, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Katie Smith Sloan
Expert in nonprofit leadership and aging services; proven specialist in association growth, innovation and management. Can-do executive with deep subject-matter knowledge of and commitment to membership engagement. Passionate advocate for and thought leader on improving America\'s current system and approach to long-term services and supports. Leader of the country\'s largest association of nonprofit providers of aging services representing the full continuum of care for older adults. Board member: Dementia Friendly America, Center for Ageing and Brain Health Innovation, HelpAge USA, Long Term Quality Alliance and Value First Group Purchasing
Experience
President and CEO
Jan 2016 — Present · DC, US
Chief executive of the country’s largest association of nonprofit providers of aging services representing the full continuum of care for older adults; 38 state partners; and more than members*Working in collaboration with nonprofit board of directors, execute the direction of this 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization focused on advocacy, education, and research.*Represent providers across the full continuum of care in aging services, forged an intent to affiliate with the Visiting Nurse Association of America and Elevating Home, bringing the two into LeadingAge*Oversee ongoing refinement of initiatives to add value to membership in LeadingAge: 2017 establishment of LeadingAge Center @UMass Boston (blending the expertise of LeadingAge’s Center for Applied Research (CFAR) with the resources of the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts, Boston); creation of the Center for Workforce Solutions, a platform to engage in collaborative problem-solving around the critical issues of recruiting, retaining and nurturing a quality aging services workforce; launch of the Center for Managed Care Solutions & Innovations as Medicare Advantage grows to help members create positive, proactive roles with MA programs and managed care plans.*Promote advocacy on key issues to our members and those they serve; i.e, hosting affordable housing rallies on Capitol Hill (May 2019; June 2017) to preserve and expand housing for older adults with low-incomes; engaging with CMS and advocating to address financing of long term care for older adults and ensure high-quality care*Ensure continuous improvement in and expansion of educational opportunities and resources for LeadingAge members; launch in 2018 of online Learning Hub, to provide professional development resources to members and non-members alike
Education
The George Washington University
Master's degree
Middlebury College
History and Political Science
Skills
- Community Outreach
- Leadership
- Grant Writing
- Leadership Development
- Program Development
- Strategic Planning
- Nonprofits
- Fundraising
- Public Speaking
- Program Management
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