At the Table. On the Board. Leading the Way.
AgingIN was founded to challenge outdated models of care—and we continue to lead that charge at the national level. Our team serves in governance and advisory roles with organizations that are redefining excellence in long-term care and assisted living.
Through these affiliations, we advance person-directed living, champion relationship-rich environments, and elevate the Small House and Green House models as viable, research-backed solutions for better aging experiences. Our leadership at the table ensures that innovation is not just discussed—but implemented. These commitments to advancing human-centered leadership, small-house innovation, and person-directed practices are grounded in research and real-world application. We don’t simply participate in industry conversations—we help guide them.
The future of aging services will be shaped by those willing to collaborate, innovate, and act. AgingIN is proud to be among them.
Advancing Excellence in Long-Term Care Collaborative.
AgingIN and Zoie Garza are active contributors to the Advancing Excellence in Long-Term Care Collaborative, a national quality-improvement movement that drives measurable performance gains across long-term care settings. The collaborative unites providers, consumers, regulators, and advocacy leaders to accelerate improvements in clinical outcomes, workforce retention, operational performance, and resident experience. Through shared accountability and data-driven strategies, the initiative advances sustainable quality improvement at scale.
Center for Excellence in Assisted Living (CEAL).
Susan Ryan serves on the Board of Directors for the Center for Excellence in Assisted Living (CEAL), a national leadership organization shaping the future of assisted living. CEAL drives innovation through research, policy influence, and educational initiatives that elevate standards of care and operational excellence. As a board member, Susan provides strategic oversight that advances the industry, promotes best practices, and strengthens the quality and credibility of assisted living nationwide.
Advancing Person-Directed Living in Florida and Beyond.
AgingIN is proud to partner with the Florida Pioneer Network in a shared commitment to advance person-directed living and transform the culture of aging services.
This partnership is strengthened through Rachel Graham’s service as an ex officio member of the Florida Pioneer Network Steering Committee. In this role, she helps align statewide initiatives with national innovation, research, and best practices that elevate the experience of aging.
Through strategic insight and active collaboration, Rachel supports knowledge exchange across leaders, providers, and advocates working to create home-centered, empowered communities for elders, families, and care teams. Her involvement ensures a strong, ongoing connection between AgingIN’s expertise and Florida’s culture change movement.
Together, AgingIN and the Florida Pioneer Network are amplifying impact across the aging services landscape, championing dignity, purpose, and person-directed living at every level of care.
Learn more about the Florida Pioneer Network.