COACHES/SPEAKERS
Eric Collette
A Mind for All Seasons
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Eric Collett, Principal & CEO of A Mind For All Seasons, LLC, is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant and dementia expert, a licensed ALF administrator, and teaches about dementia at the college level. Eric passionately believes that lifelong learning is a key to finding powerful new solutions to significant challenges and has worked since 2000 to change lives through innovative dementia care techniques and leadership strategies. Prior to starting A Mind For All Seasons,
Eric worked in traditional assisted living as a program director and executive director for 9 years, then spent almost seven years as the Executive Director of a memory care community where he developed innovative approaches to person-centered care that made a significant difference in how persons living with dementia experience the world.
Eric has served on the board of the Idaho Healthcare Association and currently chairs the education committee. He previously served as a board member and chairman of Alzheimer’s Idaho, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
As a public speaker and trainer, Eric has taught thousands of students, nurses, social workers, CNAs, administrators, families, and many others how to understand and interact with persons living with dementia. Eric currently teaches as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Community and Environmental Health at Boise State University and as an instructor at the College of Western Idaho. He has also presented to groups large and small on diverse topics like leadership, activity programming, customer service, team building, emotional intelligence, music history, poetry and astronomy.
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Eric graduated summa cum laude from the University of Utah with a degree in interpersonal communication and a minor in psychology. His training and experience make him uniquely suited to study the complex behavioral patterns of persons living with dementia and help others understand those patterns. Eric also has extensive training in music and frequently uses music in his work.
Lynn Carpenter, Ph.D, NHA
Navlynn Resources, LLC
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Lynn Carpenter is a dedicated and compassionate healthcare leader with over 30 years’ experience in the healthcare industry. She is the principal/ owner of Navlyn Resources, LLC. Lynn began her career as a dental hygienist, where she gained a passion for helping seniors. Lynn has 20 years’ experience as a Nursing Home Administrator in the skilled nursing and long-term care industry. Lynn completed the Future Leaders and Political Ambassador Programs through AHCA, where she also serves as a Senior Quality Award Examiner.
Lynn received her Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene from New Hampshire Technical Institute; Bachelor of Arts in Human Services from Franklin Pierce College; Master of Health Administration from the University of New Hampshire and Doctor of Health Administration from the Medical University of South Carolina.
Amy Lee, RN, BSN, MSN, CRRN, QCP
CoreTactics Healthcare Consulting
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Amy Lee is the president and CEO of Coretactics™ Healthcare Consulting, Inc., a healthcare improvement company founded on her passion for high performance and healthcare excellence. She is a pragmatic, innovative and industry-leading thinker that brings her 25-plus years of experience in acute and long-term care together into a holistic approach to healthcare operations.
Amy has established numerous best practice approaches in falls reduction, wound care management, antipsychotic reduction, behavioral management, person-centered care planning and reducing re-hospitalizations, just to name a few. Her knowledge of the Five Star Rating, MDS 3.0, CMS Quality Measures and PPS & Case Mix reimbursement allows her to assist teams not only with improving resident care but to also strategically improve their position in the health care market.
Amy has a Master’s in Nursing, a Certification in Nursing Rehabilitation and is a certified OASIS Trainer. Her numerous years in healthcare management allow her to connect with all levels of staff throughout the interdisciplinary team and develop strategy that organizations embrace to drive meaningful and sustainable change. Her expertise in clinical management, regulatory compliance and quality improvement support her dedication to making outcomes the pride of an organization.
Jane ONeail
Culturally Curious
Jane was leading tours at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston when she first began to appreciate the special magic that happens when people look at art together and share their genuine reactions and questions.
"Talking about art requires bravery - you're inherently vulnerable when you share your perspective. There is joy in seeing things in a new way - and in simply shifting gears to appreciate the beauty and poetry of everyday life."
Jane holds a master’s in Art History from Boston University and a master’s in Education from the Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She is a NH native and has worked at some of the state’s most esteemed cultural institutions, including the League of New Hampshire Craftsmen, where she served as Executive Director, and the Currier Museum of Art, where she held the role of Senior Educator. Jane founded the Currier’s Alzheimer’s Cafe and led the tour program for the museum and the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Zimmerman House. She has taught Art History at the college level for more than a decade, most recently at Southern New Hampshire University.
Ralph Peterson
Ralph Peterson Consulting
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Giraffes, zebras, groundhogs, squirrels, whales, swans, chickens, turtles, hippopotamus, elephants, crabs, and peacocks; these are just some of the animals Ralph Peterson brings to his seminars… Stuffed animals, that is.
“Ralph is the only person I have ever seen who travels with a suitcase full of stuffed animals and then uses them to brilliantly talk about leadership and human behavior.” -Sally O. LNHA
With 20 years of management training experience, specifically in the health care industry, Ralph is a leading expert.
He is a Professional Keynote Speaker, a Malcolm Baldridge Award Trainer, a highly sought-after business development coach and a #1 Best-Selling Author.
Ralph is currently serving as the President Elect of the National Speakers Association, NYC Chapter.