SENIOR CARE ALLIANCE - Key Persons
Ashley is a LPN Clinical Liaison at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital. She works to assist with the communication with patients and clinicians who are interested in rehab. She will come to the bedside &/or home and educate about rehab. Ashley gathers medical information and communicates this to the admission intake with the Rehab Hospital Medical staff & Rehab Physician.
Ashley works to help local seniors to network within our community. Being a SCA Board Member gives her an opportunity to learn about programs/events in our area & share this information with patients and families. Ashley says it is an honor to be a part of such a great group of leaders in the area.
Job Titles:
- Secretary
- Account Executive for Heart of Hospice
Britney McCleod is an Account Executive for Heart of Hospice where she serves as a critical liaison between the benefit of hospice services and potential patients, their loved ones and caregivers, and our healthcare partners.
Since working in healthcare, she has always felt it was her duty to provide education to her community, family and friends. Senior Care Alliance has helped her for years now to do just that.
Candace is a Community Liaison for Home Helpers Home Care. She is the 2024 Senior Care Alliance Board President.
Candace has a love for those who are elderly and in need of assistance. Her personal goal in life aligns with the Mission and Vision of Senior Care Alliance, which is to Educate and assist those in need to have the best quality of life possible and to be educated prior to getting into a situation where they feel desperate and do not know where to turn.
Crystal Cullen, RN, BSN is the Education Assistant Director for UAMS West Center on Aging, bringing over 15 years of nursing experience in long-term acute care and wound care. Her passion for working with older adults stems from the close bond she shared with her grandparents, having helped care for her grandfather with Parkinson's and her grandmother with renal failure. Crystal understands the challenges of caregiving and values the importance of community resources for seniors and their families. Committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle, she is excited to support the WCCOA team in improving the well-being of older adults across 14 counties.
Emma is a Licensed Master Social Worker for Baptist Health Senior Care. She works with an interdisciplinary team of individuals to provide case management and support for her client's and their families. Emma is a SCA Board Member where she can provide and learn about resources within the community, establish connections with representatives of various agencies, and most importantly, empower older adults and their caregivers.
Job Titles:
- President
- CEO of Legacy Heights
Holli is the CEO of Legacy Heights and Memory Lane in Van Buren. She has been in this position for 5 years and loves representing our community where we have wonderful residents and fantastic staff.
Holli is interested in networking with others in our community that provide services and support for our Seniors and their families.
Passionate about community, Jarett Davis is committed to serving seniors in the River Valley. As a local insurance agent, he specializes in Medicare plan options, dental and life insurance.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Director of Case Management at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith
Jessica is the Director of Case Management at Encompass Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Smith. She is a Certified Registered Rehab Nurse, Certified Case Manager, and member of the Brain Injury Alliance of Arkansas. Jessica enjoys helping the people of her community obtain needed services and resources to make life better. She loves seeing patients make progress and get back to doing the things that they love.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Funeral Director at River Glenn Cremation
Lance Glenn is a dedicated funeral director at River Glenn Cremation and Funeral Services and a valued member of the Senior Care Alliance board. His journey in funeral services began in 2002, shortly after graduating high school in Ringling, Oklahoma. Committed to his profession, he earned an associate degree in business management from Murray State College and later a bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science from the University of Central Oklahoma. With over two decades of experience, Lance is passionate about supporting grieving families with compassion and care.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Board
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Mandy is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and the Memory Care Program Coordinator at Brookdale Fort Smith (Assisted Living). She has worked in the behavioral health field for 20 years, but has found so much joy in working with seniors for the past 7 years.
Mandy loves to network with others and is a strong advocate for seniors within our community.
Teresa brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the industrial field before discovering her passion for working with seniors while caring for her aging mother. In 2013, she joined Memory Lane as a CNA and Activities Coordinator, dedicating herself to enriching the lives of residents. She now serves as a marketing liaison, continuing to make a meaningful impact in senior care. When she isn't volunteering with the Senior Care Alliance, Teresa enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, thrifting, and embracing the great outdoors.