CALA News & Views | Issue 48 | Impact

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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT & CEO in advocacy, workforce development and education, establishing itself as a leading advocate and resource for the senior living community in the state. Our dedication to these areas has played a crucial role in raising the bar for senior care quality. CALA's mission remains clear: to ensure that seniors in California receive the highest quality care and support they deserve. Looking ahead, CALA serves as a shining example of what can be achieved through collaboration and dedication to a meaningful cause. We are proud of our accomplishments this year and believe that together, we can reach even greater heights in the future. CALA extends its gratitude to all of you for your invaluable support. With your dedication, CALA eagerly anticipates representing your interests in 2024, further solidifying our commitment to serving California's senior living community with excellence and compassion. Together, we will continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our seniors. In 2023, CALA demonstrated its strong commitment to strengthening senior living in California. Throughout the year, CALA achieved significant milestones

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Improving the Operating Environment

Impacting Legislation

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Advocating for Workforce and Education

Policy and Compliance Webinars Helping Members Access Talent

Educational Excellence Grassroots Advocacy

Shining Stars: Celebrating Our Award Recipients The Redesigned CALA Website: Navigating the Future

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Joining Together

Nancy Ball Director of Meetings and Events nancy@CAassistedliving.org

Selena Coppi Hornback Director of Public Policy selena@CAassistedliving.org Agnes de la Vega Education and Workforce Associate agnes@CAassistedliving.org Heather Harrison Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Public Affairs heather@CAassistedliving.org Jason Hunter Director of Membership jason@CAassistedliving.org

CALA STAFF

Katherine McLoskey Director of Operations katherine@CAassistedliving.org Sally Michael President & CEO sally@CAassistedliving.org Haty Pietrasz

Director of Creative Design haty@CAassistedliving.org Maddie Robbie Associate Director of Public Policy maddie@CAassistedliving.org Kevin Swartzendruber Director of Marketing & Communications kevin@CAassistedliving.org Jan Trifiro Vice President of Workforce & Professional Development jan@CAassistedliving.org

CALA: 455 Capitol Mall, Suite 222 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone: (916) 448-1900 www.CAassistedliving.org

Sally Michael

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