RICHMOND, VA, October 18, 2010 -WellAWARE Systems, the leading developer of next-generation wellness solutions for care providers, today announced the appointment of Diane Doumas as Director, Shared Services and Ronda Duckworth as Director, Partner Services. These two experts bring more than 50 years of combined experience to the WellAWARE team from the senior living industry.
"Not only do Diane and Ronda know the senior living industry from working for leading care providers, they also possess excellent organizational and leadership skills that will clearly augment our service and delivery for our customers," said Jeff Noce, CEO of WellAWARE Systems. "As we continue to grow, it is essential to build a culture of continuous improvement by designing and developing consistent procedures and best practices that align with the core values and mission of WellAWARE Systems, and that we deliver on these promises. Diane and Ronda will help us accomplish these goals."
Doumas brings more than 25 years experience from Sunrise Senior Living with an advanced education in gerontology and organizational development/knowledge management. As Director of Shared Services, Doumas will work closely with the senior and support function staff in both the corporate headquarters and regional territories. She will work with customers and direct users of WellAWARE to develop and implement consistent procedures and policies. Her expertise includes program development, field operations management, training and leadership development. Throughout her career with Sunrise Senior Living, Diane played a key role in creating the organization's operational policies and procedures, and pioneering programs such as specialized activities for assisted living and memory care residents. For the past two years, Doumas has managed Vantage Advisory Group, a senior living professional services firm based in Virginia. Doumas has a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology Services Administration from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Dallas, TX and a Masters in Science in Organization Development and Knowledge Management from George Mason University.
Duckworth brings more than 20 years experience in the senior living and health care fields. As Director of Partner Services, Duckworth will manage the customer relationship through the entire service delivery cycle. Her expertise includes leadership roles, sales and marketing and community relations for leading assisted living communities including Juniper Communities and Sunrise Senior Living. She also worked in several health care settings in marketing, provider relations, and operations for Charter Peachford Hospital, Fox Run Hospital and Charter at Cove Forge Health Systems. Duckworth has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Psychology from Georgia State University.
Built in collaboration with the senior living industry, WellAWARE™ Systems utilizes innovative passive technology to provide caregivers with a directional guide to proactively identify changes in key wellness indicators such as sleep quality, activity level, bathroom visits and more which significantly improves health related outcomes. For more information on WellAWARE Systems, please visit www.wellawaresystems.com.
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