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Executive Women Of The Palm Beaches

Honored Local Leaders

At The 38th Annual Women

In Leadership Awards

Executive Women
of the Palm Beaches
Foundation (EWPBF)
hosted the 38th Annual
Women In Leadership
A wards (WILA)
Luncheon on April 21 at
the Kravis Center-Cohen
Pavilion with keynote
speaker Amy “Emiko” Elizabeth Hamma and Beth Stibal
Hever, director of the
Major League Baseball Lakieasha Thomas, Jo-Ann Clynch and Christina Willson Executive Women Of The Palm Beaches on page 18
Players Trust. This event
raised $50,000 to help
provide scholarships to Amy Emiko Hever and La Posada Offers Array Of
young women and grants
to nonprofits that benefit Stephanie Glavin
women and girls in Palm Financial Options To Provide More
Beach County.
The prestigious
Cynthia Allen Gracey Choice To Prospective Residents
Women In Leadership
Awards were given to
five exemplary women Research shows that greater financial stability, social
who have demonstrated engagement, understanding of age-related diseases,
extraordinary achievements increased family involvement and access to better health
and leadership in the care are some of the primary reasons why older adults today
nonprofit, private, public, are enjoying longer life expectancies. This is where La
and volunteer sectors, as Posada, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in
well as an emerging leader the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, shines. La Posada offers
category. The 2022 WILA top-notch amenities and life-enriching opportunities within
honorees were: Nonprofit a full range of living options including independent living,
Sector – Jessica Cecere, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care.
chief executive officer PBC Commissioner Gregg Despite the escalating desire of seniors to move to a
of Nonprofits First, Inc.; Weiss and Michele Jacobs setting with all-inclusive care, many seniors feel stress and
Private Sector – Virginia M. uncertainty when it comes to making such an impactful On top of providing residents with security and peace
Spencer, general manager decision. At La Posada, the security, safety and peace of of mind, La Posada offers options and choices for their
of Illustrated Properties; mind of residents are top priority in all aspects. The La residents in every aspect of lifestyle and at every level of
Public Sector – Melissa Posada team is equipped to provide prospective residents care. The expansive community features 18 different floor
McKinlay, Palm Beach with multiple options to make the right financial and lifestyle plans across 247 luxurious independent living apartments
County Commissioner; decision for them, leading to an elevated sense of security that cover a range of lifestyle needs and preferences. La
Volunteer Sector – Julie and peace of mind that is hard to find elsewhere. Posada also includes assisted living apartments, memory
H. Littky-Rubin, board- “When residents move to La Posada, we work to ensure care suites and private rooms for shortterm rehabilitation
certified appellate attorney they and their families are adequately educated and informed and skilled nursing.
and partner at Clark about our community,” says Malinda Smith, sales director
Fountain; and Emerging at La Posada. “We present them with all available options
Leader – Trina Holmsted, and flexible solutions to help them make the best-informed
marketing director of Palm decision possible.”
Beach Outlets. Upon choosing life at La Posada, prospective residents
“ T ha nk you t o can choose from a variety of financial options, which is
everyone who attended exceedingly rare in the market of continuing care retirement
and supported the sold- Marti LaTour and Lois Pope communities (CCRC). “Certainty is important to people,”
out 38th Annual WILA says Smith. “We want residents and their families to know
Luncheon,” said Amy that their future is protected and that they feel safe and
Brand, president of secure, even when there is uncertainty in the market or in
EWPBF. “It was a truly their personal lives.”
inspiring afternoon as La Posada gives residents a lifetime safety net in the
we celebrated the 2022 sense that the community is designed to allow residents to “We want residents to fully explore their options and
WILA honorees who are “age in place,” even as their health needs may change over feel confident in their decision to move to La Posada,” says
not only leaders in their time. Regardless of the option originally chosen or level of Cadiere. “We encourage residents to take advantage of all
field, but also leaders care needed, at move in, La Posada residents reap immense the benefits of living in a CCRC and ultimately make the
in our community. The benefits in the long term. best choice for them. Unlike most CCRC’s, La Posada offers
funds raised at this event “Living at La Posada alleviates everyday tasks that are multiple contract options and flexible plans to meet your
will directly help provide physically and emotionally taxing to seniors while also specific needs.”
scholarships to young ensuring residents still maintain or exceed the quality of Not only does La Posada thrive on providing residents
women in Palm Beach life they were used to before,” says Brad Cadiere, executive with an abundance of choices, but La Posada also encourages
County.” director at La Posada. “Our residents do not have to worry residents to enrich their lifestyle and the art of living well
The Women in about the responsibility of homeownership and the need by offering a world of opportunity for residents to pursue
Leadership Awards is Amy Emiko Hever and Jo-Ann for regular upkeep, which allows them more time to do the their personal interests and cultivate new passions. As a part
one of the Executive Clynch things they love.” of the Art of Living Well philosophy, residents can choose
Women of the Palm from wellness, intellectual programming, cultural events,
Beaches Foundation’s signature fundraisers and one of and on-going learning through the community’s vast number
the county’s most successful community events. Since of amenities and activities.
1983, the event has raised over $880,000 to support
young women in Palm Beach County pursuing dreams If you are interested in learning more about life at
of a college education and to support girls and women in La Posada, join us for a special event in partnership
need in the community through the Kwasman Community
Impact Grant. with Illustrated Properties on June 21, 2022 at
During the luncheon, Bank of America – Palm Beach 2:00pm. During the event, attendees will experience
County, received the President’s Award. It is given to an the award-winning amenities and service that make
organization in the community that supports female talent La Posada special. For more information, please visit
within their company and supports nonprofits that benefit mylaposada.com or call (561) 475.3386.
women and girls. Stephanie Glavin, senior vice president
market executive, Palm Beach County, accepted the award Paid Advertisement
on behalf of Bank of America – Palm Beach County.