FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2019

Contact: Lisa Greene
Telephone: 860.380.5006
Email: vgiannasi@duncaster.org
Web: Duncaster.org

DUNCASTER HIRES VICE PRESIDENT – STRATEGY & COMMUNITY LIFE

BLOOMFIELD, CT, May 8, 2019 – Duncaster has hired Kelly Papa for the newly created position of Vice President-Strategy and Community Life. Kelly has 20 years of clinical and executive leadership experience in senior living with a strong background in education/training, wellness and life enrichment services, organizational and program development, quality improvement, strategic planning and operations.

Kelly was most recently the Corporate Director of Learning at Masonicare in Wallingford. Prior to joining Masonicare, Kelly served for five years as the Director of Education and Consulting at the Alzheimer’s Resource Center in Plantsville and spent four years as the Director of Nursing/Clinical Educator at McLean in Simsbury

“Kelly will be responsible for implementing best practices in life enrichment and wellness services across the continuum to maximize the resident and staff experience,” says Duncaster CEO Michael O’Brien. “In addition, Kelly will be responsible for identifying strategic opportunities, partnerships, affiliations and innovations to strengthen Duncaster’s role as a leader in Aging Services.”

Kelly received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Anselm’s College and her Master of Science in Nursing/Clinical Nurse Specialist from St. Joseph College. Kelly is recognized nationally and locally as a leader in the field of Aging Services. She has authored numerous books and articles on creative staff development, dementia care and leadership in long term care and is a frequent speaker on culture change, dementia and learning organizations. Kelly is also a dementia care specialist trainer. She and her family reside in Avon.

Duncaster, a locally-founded not-for-profit, is located in Bloomfield, Connecticut. A Life Plan Community celebrating its 35th anniversary, Duncaster sits on 94 beautiful acres and offers options for senior adults seeking independent living, assisted living, memory care, rehab services, and longterm care. Duncaster was voted the Best Retirement Community by readers of Hartford Magazine, is CARF/CCAC certified, and rated 5-Star by the Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services. Call 860.380.5006 for more information.