Stephanie Macklin

Stephanie Macklin is a senior living executive, CEO, and healthcare administrator with extensive leadership experience across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing communities. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and brings a unique blend of clinical knowledge, operational expertise, and people-centered leadership to the healthcare industry.

For the past seven years, Stephanie has specialized in Memory Care, serving as a Certified Dementia Practitioner and Positive Approach to Care (PAC) Trainer. She is passionate about transforming dementia care, developing high-performing teams, and empowering caregivers through education, mentorship, and organizational culture development.

As a speaker, Stephanie focuses on elevating the employee experience in assisted living communities, recognizing that engaged, supported, and valued employees are the foundation of exceptional resident care. Her approach combines leadership strategy, staff engagement frameworks, and real-world operational insights to help organizations build thriving, compassionate, and sustainable care environments.