Every team member at PPH has a valuable role and makes a difference in the lives of not only the seniors they serve, but also the team members they work alongside. One PPH department head has taken the next step to become a more effective leader, which will translate into a stronger team that will be even more equipped to provide services for seniors into the future.
Senior Director of Resident Engagement Marge Felix
PPH’s Senior Director of Resident Engagement Marge Felix was recently accepted into LeadingAge PA’s Fellows in Leadership program.
“This is a wonderful educational opportunity that will enable me to enhance my leadership skills. I’m looking forward to engaging on ideas with other leaders in senior living and the additional knowledge that’ll come from the coursework in the program,” Marge said.
The Fellows in Leadership program was developed to equip senior living leaders with actionable strategies and practical knowledge to help solve real world challenges. Emerging and experienced leaders are able to define, clarify and practice the skills needed to lead aging services organizations into the future.
Besides coursework, Marge will attend bi-monthly sessions at LeadingAge PA headquarters in Harrisburg. She’ll network and establish connections with other leaders from various areas of senior living across Pennsylvania. Through team-building assessments and training that delve into emotional intelligence, conflict resolution and problem solving, those in the program gain greater self-awareness and strengthen their leadership practices.
“The lessons I learn and the skills I gain will help me become a more confident and effective leader, which will benefit my team and PPH as a whole,” Marge said.
Upon completion of the program in June, Marge will join VP of Human Resources Daphne Floyd and VP of Health Services Jennifer Honeyford as Fellows in Leadership graduates.
“The Fellows in Leadership program will be a wonderful opportunity for Marge to not only continue to grow as a leader, but also to support and inspire her fellow classmates,” said Jennifer. “Marge is one of the most caring and compassionate people I know, and I am so proud of her.”
Marge was first introduced to PPH when she interned in Social Services while studying to obtain a Bachelor’s degree at West Chester University. She joined PPH as a team member in 1993 and later went on to obtain her Master of Social Work degree from Temple University in 2002. Currently, she oversees Social Services, Wellness, Pastoral Services, Recreation Therapy and Life Enrichment. She anticipates the program will benefit her, her team and ultimately the residents they serve.
LeadingAge PA’s mission is to advance the evolving continuum of aging services in Pennsylvania. They represent over 380 nonprofit senior living communities and organizations by providing education and events, advocacy for Pennsylvania’s seniors, resources for members and workforce initiatives. For more information, visit www.leadingagepa.org/workforce/fellows-in-leadership.