FALL LEADERSHIP FORUM

 

Bring your Leadership Team and join us for a day of education, inspiration and empowerment! We are focusing on the issues that matter to you, with education on workforce and financial trends, and updates from state agencies.

We are excited to present this program again at the Metro Technology Center. A light breakfast and full lunch buffet will be provided.

 

Approval pending for six continuing education hours by NAB/NCERS, making this an incredible educational value. 

 

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

Join LeadingAge Oklahoma and other aging services leaders for a day of education and policy updates!

Alayna Thomas, Magnet Culture
  • The Employee Retention EcosystemTM: How Great Organizations Design Thriving Cultures
  • Collaborating to Design YOUR Thriving Culture

Magnet Culture helps organizations face the workforce crisis, teaching leadership and
retention strategies. Alayna is dedicated to helping organizations create a workplace where
people can thrive. She understands the true costs of turnover and why it is critical leaders
retain the talent they cannot afford to use.

Linda Couch, LeadingAge Senior Vice President for Public Policy
  • Federal Policy Update: From Uncertainty to Opportunity

Linda develops and leads the national LeadingAge strategy for public policy, legislative,
and advocacy agenda. Her session will explore issues that matter in today’s dynamic long
term care environment.

Vickie White Rankin, CEO of By the People Consulting
  • The Oklahoma Policy Perspective

By the People Consulting provides comprehensive government relations, public and media
relations services. Vickie has served multiple terms as both an elected member of the
Oklahoma House of Representatives and a member of the City Council. She has provided
contract government and media relations services for LeadingAge Oklahoma for 25 years.

Phillip Miller

OK State Dept. of Health

Barry Edwards

OK State Dept. of Health

Aging & Long Term Care in Oklahoma: The Changing Landscape
  • The Oklahoma Policy Perspective

This update will include New Rules 310:679 (08-11-2025) for the Long Term Care Administrator Licensing Program and OK National Background Check Program (OK Screen) changes.

David Ward

OK Health Care Authority

Jeromy Buchanon

OK Human Services

INFO COMING SOON

Registration is Open

Registration Now Open

Early Bird Registration: *$75

Members: *$65 (available until September 15)

Late Registration: $100

 

Be sure to have your NAB ID number – beginning with the letter R – available when registering if you will need your credits reported.

Contact

If you would like more information about this event or would like to register, please contact Heather Basler. 

Exhibitor space and sponsorship options for this event are limited and by invitation. If you are interested in joining us as an exhibitor/sponsor, contact Heather for more information heather@LeadingAgeOk.org

Heather Basler

Conference Coordinator

Location

Metro Technology Center

1900 Springlake Dr.
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73129

 

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