College of Wooster Alumna, Libby Bacon Bush ’90, Elected to Raleigh, NC-Based Association Board of Directors
Raleigh, NC – May 21, 2024 – LeadingAge North Carolina, a leading advocate for continuing care retirement communities in North Carolina, is pleased to announce the election of two new at-large members to its Board of Directors. These new board members bring a wealth of experience and diverse perspectives that will help steer LeadingAge North Carolina towards continued growth and innovation in the coming years.
“Our new board members bring exceptional expertise and unique insights that will be invaluable as we navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead,” said Tom Akins President and CEO of LeadingAge North Carolina “Their proven leadership will greatly enhance our strategic direction and commitment to excellence. We are thrilled to welcome them to our team.”
Libby Bush is President and CEO of Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community in Asheville, NC. Prior to joining Deerfield in 2022, Libby was the chief executive officer for Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLean, Virginia. Prior to that, she was chief operating officer for Ingleside, a multi-site senior living organization in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia region. Over the last thirty years, Libby has served in multiple administrative positions in Life Plan Communities. Richmond, Virginia, was home for 20-plus years, where Libby spent her professional life at Westminster Canterbury Richmond. Libby completed evaluator training for the Continuing Care Accreditation Commission, and has served on community and association boards, most recently as Chair of LeadingAge Virginia. Libby attended the College of Wooster for undergraduate studies and received her master’s degree at the University of Maryland at the Erickson School.
Marianne Ratcliffe is President and CEO of Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill, NC. She joined Carol Woods in 2021 after a career in senior health services, most recently with Piedmont Health Services, Inc. where she developed Piedmont Health SeniorCare, a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly. PACE is a full-risk model of care providing frail seniors with comprehensive medical and social services needed to age safely in their community. Prior to Piedmont Health, Marianne worked as a program manager for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation and was a program officer for the Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust. In both roles she focused on initiatives supporting healthcare access for vulnerable populations. Marianne is a graduate of Skidmore College and earned her master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Gillings School of Global Public Health. She is an adjunct professor at the UNC Gillings School of Public Health.
LeadingAge North Carolina is an association of member retirement communities across North Carolina, including continuing care retirement communities (also known as life plan communities) and affordable housing providers. It serves as the state affiliate of the national LeadingAge, based in Washington, D.C.
LeadingAge North Carolina leverages the collective voice of its members to advocate for the needs of older adults in North Carolina. Its mission is to catalyze the development of innovative communities dedicated to promoting healthy aging in society.
A key aspect of LeadingAge North Carolina’s mission is linking expertise with communities to empower their members for success. Through collaborative efforts, LeadingAge North Carolina organizes continuing education opportunities to help staff of retirement communities maintain their professional licensure and certification. These efforts culminate in the Annual Conference and Expo held each May.
In addition to education, LeadingAge North Carolina fosters a statewide support network for staff through a leadership academy, leadership retreats, and other gatherings.
Posted in on May 22, 2024.
