Chelsea Jewish Lifecare Members Graduate from LeadingAge Massachusetts Leadership Academy
[L-R: Eleanor Langstaff, Kitabou Minteh, Jennifer Fazekas and Sally Little]
Congratulations are in order for Chelsea Jewish Lifecare staff members who recently graduated from the 2025 LeadingAge Massachusetts Leadership Academy. This is an incredible accomplishment for all!
Graduates include Eleanor Langstaff LICSW, Executive Director, Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center, Peabody; Kitabou Minteh, RN BSN, Director of Nursing, Leonard Florence Center for Living, Chelsea; Jennifer Fazekas, Director of Marketing, The Estates on Admiral’s Hill, Chelsea. Additionally, Sally Little, Food Service Manager, Peabody, a past participant in the program, was asked back this year to be a Teacher’s Assistant, which is an impressive tribute.
“Being selected to take the Leadership class with LeadingAge was a true honor,” said Jennifer Fazekas, Director of Marketing for the Chelsea Campus. “The class strives to have each participant grow into their best selves, so they may further the aspirations of their organizations in the field of aging services.”
Jen noted that the program was important to her professional growth.” As a participant, I felt like this was a deep dive into myself, which in turn opened my mind to see things in a different light. I now have a deeper understanding of how to navigate difficult conversations, conflicts, and resolutions. The tools that this class has provided me with have allowed me to further build trust with colleagues and customers, moving towards the ultimate goal of enhancing our organization’s mission to better serve the aging population.”
The LeadingAge Massachusetts Leadership Academy is a powerful, nine-month experience that cultivates connection, insight, and personal transformation. It is unique in terms of training programs as it is designed specifically for aging services professionals. Specifically, the Academy helps participants uncover their unique leadership strengths, deepen emotional intelligence, and develop the tools to lead with purpose and impact.
Eleanor Langstaff, Executive Director, Shapiro-Rudolph Adult Day Health Center, remarked how valuable the leadership program was for her. “I learned a lot about myself and ways to improve my leadership style,” explained Langstaff. “The biggest takeaway was the importance of keeping the big picture in mind of providing the best care for our day center participants when addressing difficult situations. The course also reinforced for me the importance of working as a team, reinforcing one of my favorite sayings: ‘Teamwork makes the dream work!’ Added Langstaff, “I am very grateful to Legacy Lifecare for the opportunity to attend the Academy.”
Megin Hemmerling, Regional President Chelsea Jewish Lifecare, congratulated the graduates and remarked upon the program’s long-term impact. “We are so proud of you all for completing this prestigious program,” said Hemmerling. “Your commitment to leadership and growth strengthens our entire organization. We can’t wait to see the impact you will continue to have in our organization!”
