Georgia Senior Living Association

04/20/2026

Two days focused on one thing: the future of GSLA.

Grateful for our Board Retreat and Strategic Planning Meeting and the thoughtful conversations that helped shape what’s ahead for our organization.

Thank you to Russ Webb for leading us through the strategic planning process, and to our board and committee members for your time, insight, and commitment.

Excited for what’s ahead as these conversations guide us into 2027 and beyond.

04/14/2026

Step away and join us on the green ⛳

Join us for the GSLA Golf Classic on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Chateau Elan — a day for connection, laughs, and a little friendly competition (yes, the air cannon is back!).

Bring your team, enjoy time outside the community, and connect with peers from across the industry in a relaxed, fun setting. While you’re having fun, you’re also supporting GSLA’s Education programs and PAC, helping strengthen senior living across Georgia.

Register today! https://lnkd.in/eP2juFEE

04/13/2026

18 days left to nominate your HERO!
Take a moment to recognize the individuals in your community who go above and beyond every day to make a difference. Submit your nomination today and help us celebrate the heart of senior living. https://lnkd.in/gScmkjb8

04/10/2026

GSLA On the Road 🚗
From hosting a Lunch & Learn, to hitting the airwaves on 90.1 FM to talk about the passing of HB 439, to visiting incredible senior living communities across Georgia, it was a time full of connection, advocacy, and impact.

We love getting out to see our members, hear what’s happening in your communities, and continue supporting the work you do every day.
Here’s to staying connected and keeping the momentum going!

04/09/2026

As voting season approaches, now is the time to make sure your community is prepared. Join us for a live webinar on April 28 featuring Laura Williams, Occupational Therapist and National Training Coordinator for the Center for Vulnerable Voters , and learn how to reduce voting barriers, protect vulnerable seniors, and support resident access with confidence. Register: https://lnkd.in/ee2s7N_C

04/08/2026

Become a Certified Assisted Living Administrator with GSLA!

Our Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA) Course fulfills Georgia’s required 14-hour pre-licensure program for ALC/PCH 25+ administrators. Join us in Atlanta for this in-person course designed for executive directors, new administrators, and senior living leaders ready to take the next step. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJ9YWQVc

04/07/2026

The Celebration of the Year is Almost Here! Join us on June 11th at Piedmont Park for GSLA’s Annual Awards Gala. Now’s your chance to shine a light on the incredible leaders in your community who are making a lasting impact on senior living in Georgia.
Nominations for this year’s awards are open through Friday, May 1st — don’t wait! Let’s recognize the heroes among us. Nominate today: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PD5DDJ

04/03/2026

Meet the Team: Joy Kalu!
As Manager of Education & Events, Joy helps ensure our members stay informed, our speakers are prepared, and our educational experiences run smoothly from start to finish. With nearly one year at GSLA, she has already made a big impact!

Fun fact: Joy is a dual citizen and understands three languages. 🌍

Her favorite GSLA memory? Turning 29 at her very first GSLA Conference and feeling celebrated by attendees and teammates with confetti! And if GSLA events had a signature cocktail named after Joy, she would call it— Midnight Main Character!

👏 We’re so grateful for the energy, organization, and heart Joy brings to GSLA every day.

04/03/2026

What a fantastic few days at the NIC Spring Conference in Nashville.

GSLA President & CEO Catie Ramp, MBA, MPA joined leaders from across the country on the stage for the session, “Navigating State Regulatory and Medicaid Waiver Models: An Evaluation Framework.” Panelists explored how state regulatory environments and Medicaid waiver programs shape investment, operations, and long-term strategy in assisted living.

Representing Georgia, Catie brought a valuable perspective to the discussion around policy, payment models, and the questions operators and investors should be asking as the landscape continues to evolve.

We’re proud to see Georgia represented in national conversations that help shape the future of senior living.

Thank you to Bob Kramer, for moderating, and Jeannee Parker Martin, President and CEO, LeadingAge California, Phil Bentley, President and CEO, Oregon Health Care Association, Susan Wallace, President and CEO, LeadingAge Ohio, and Kari Thurlow, President and CEO of LeadingAge Minnasota for sharing your expertise.

04/02/2026

Nominations are officially OPEN for the 2026 GSLA HERO Awards! ✨

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in senior living? Now is the time to recognize the incredible individuals making a difference in your community, organization, or company. Nominate here: https://lnkd.in/gScmkjb8

🏆 Heroes will be honored at GSLA’s Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, June 11, 2026
🗓️ Nominations close May 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM

03/27/2026

We’re excited to officially welcome Jillianne Grimes, to the GSLA team as our new Director of Membership & Development!

With over 8 years of experience in association membership and a background in business development, Jillianne brings a strong passion for building relationships, creating meaningful connections, and helping members get the most out of their GSLA experience.

She’s already bringing fresh energy to the team, and we’re so excited for our members and partners to get to know her.

Fun fact: While in high school, Jillianne had the opportunity to have dinner with Drew Barrymore — but had to reschedule on her because of cheer. They ended up meeting the next day… and Drew even showed up to cheer her on at the competition. 💫

And if she could host a networking event with any celebrity? Reese Witherspoon — because she knows how to bring together ambitious, creative, and forward-thinking people.

👏 We’re so happy to have Jillianne on the GSLA team!

03/26/2026

“Every day, families across Georgia are searching for the right place for their parent or loved one to receive care and they deserve clarity in that moment. To understand who is helping them, who is guiding them, how those services are paid for, and then how their information is going to be shared.”

Listen to GSLA President & CEO Catie Ramp’s interview with Ellen Eldridge of https://www.facebook.com/GPBNews. https://www.gpb.org/news/2026/03/25/georgia-could-soon-be-one-of-the-first-states-protecting-people-seeking-senior

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