CALA News & Views | Issue 57 | Impact

Advancing Legislation and Strengthening California’s Senior Living Operating Environment in THIS ISSUE

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CALA Members Make Their Voices Heard

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Expanding Learning Opportunities and Strengthening Connections Across Assisted Living

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Building Connections, Creating Career Pathways

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Connecting Students with Senior Living Careers

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From Scholarship to Career: The Impact of Elevate Celebrating Julianne Franco, 2026 USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology Scholarship Recipient

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CALA Celebrates 2026 Workforce Champions

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Shining Stars: Celebrating Our Southern California Award Recipients

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Joining Together

CALA STAFF

Pam Amundsen, Senior Director of Education & Events pam@CAassistedliving.org Denise Brandt, Director of Workforce Development denise@CAassistedliving.org Selena Coppi Hornback,Vice President of Regulatory Affairs selena@CAassistedliving.org Agnes de la Vega, Senior Workforce Development Specialist agnes@CAassistedliving.org Daniel Gonzalez, Advocacy Engagement Specialist daniel@CAassistedliving.org Kris Lev-Twombly, President & CEO kris@CAassistedliving.org Katherine McLoskey, Director of Operations katherine@CAassistedliving.org Haty Pietrasz, Director of Creative Design haty@CAassistedliving.org Brandi Pittman, Education & Events Specialist brandi@CAassistedliving.org Kevin Swartzendruber, Director of Marketing & Communications kevin@CAassistedliving.org Bianca Vejar, Membership & Operations Specialist bianca@CAassistedliving.org

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