Ashlea Smalley

Sara is an innovative and results-driven healthcare executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership in long-term care, assisted living, and memory care. Combines clinical expertise with a strong background in technology, compliance, and multi-site operations. Recognized for successful systems implementations, regulatory excellence, and building high-performing teams across diverse organizational settings.

Carol serves as the Corporate Director of Resident Services at Vi Living, where she leads health, safety, and well-being initiatives across independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing communities nationwide. She holds a master’s degree in public administration and a doctorate in Human Services Administration, and is a licensed nursing home administrator, Certified Dementia Care Practitioner, and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. Carol also serves as a board member for the Alzheimer’s Association – Illinois Chapter.

Ashlea has overseen the creation and implementation of multiple life enrichment programming initiatives, obtained recognition for the Village Orientation training curriculum from the Alzheimer’s Association, and is a certified trainer for the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners. She completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Gerontology from Northern Illinois University and her Master of Arts and Doctor of Education degrees in Gerontology from Concordia University in River Forest, IL. She holds current certifications of Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Trainer, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Practitioner, and Certified Dementia Support Group Facilitator

Doris provides clinical risk services for Marsh’s Senior Living & LTC Industry Practice. She provides consultation to clients regarding organizational and clinical risk to promote risk management solutions and best practices. She uses her healthcare and senior living experience to facilitate practical risk management strategies, and enterprise awareness. Doris received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Rush University, is a fellow in the American Society for Healthcare Risk Management and maintains dual board certification in Psychiatric and Family Nurse Practice.