Ellen Belk is a uniquely qualified & recognized NextGen voice within the Dementia care sector. She inspires others to achieve championship level care outcomes for those they serve. A dynamic thought leader & Dementia advocate, Ellen has over two decades of leadership in longterm living settings combined with personal Dementia care support for both parents (and still counting!) Through her holistic Dementia care philosophy, professional leadership & online presence as an agent-of-change; she's impacted hundereds of thousands worldwide. From her first role as an Activity Assistant in a skilled nursing setting, Ellen stood out as an innovative thinker unlike others. At Atria Senior Living, Ellen was a Divisional Director of Dementia supporting 24 communities in an 11 state territory.As the National Director of Dementia Operations & Community Lifestyle for Milestone Retirement, Ellen created, implemented & managed the operational system that was executed within the 100 communities of the portfolio while leading a team of support players at the Divisional & community levels & acting as the company spokesperson.From Seniorliving to the open market; Ellen sees opportunity for improving the collective Dementia IQ in a variety of industries. A board certified Dementia educator, holistic Dementia care solutions expert & age-in-place specialist, consider Ellen as a go-to resource for: 🔸web-education for professional & family care partners 🔸The Caregiving411 initiative, designed & delivered by Ellen Belk. An employee wellness asset for your organization 🔸High net worth folks, seeking a Concierge-style relationship with a skillful Dementia expert to guide their caregiving journey & decision making🔸Architects, GC's and Developers who value the proficiency of an operational insider during planning & construction phases of senior housing or alternative builds for aging adultsAn enthusiastic motivational Keynote speaker & web-educator, Ellen consistently receives high praise from audiences. As the NextGen voice, she's a necessary disruptor within our aging economy.