The Illuminators | Changemakers in Senior Living
Welcome to the Illuminators - Change Makers in Senior Living, the podcast that explores the past, present, and future of senior living through the eyes of those who are transforming it from the inside out. Hosted by Matt Mauthe, Chief Executive Officer of Illuminus, a faith-based not-for-profit that aims to transform senior care for the better.
Join Matt and his guests as they seek to reimagine the aging experience through an ongoing dialogue. Together, they shed light on current issues and shine a light on a brighter tomorrow.
Episodes
8 episodes
Culinary Excellence in Senior Living
Host Matt Mauthe welcomes Patty Moe, Regional Director with New Horizon Foods and a strategic partner of Illuminus. They discuss her career path, from 10 years with the Minneapolis Police Department (and a brief start in mortuary ...
Career Pathways, Excellence and Tech in Senior Living | Guest Drew Flores
Host Matt Mauthe welcomes Drew Flores to discuss Drew’s career journey and what it reveals about diverse career paths in senior living for young professionals. Drew shares how he entered the Healthcare Administration program at UW...
A Lifetime in Long-Term Care Nursing
In this conversation with Illuminus CEO Matt Mauthe, long-term care nurse leader Lynne Wagner shares how she entered nursing, discovered a passion for older adults during clinicals, and moved into long-term care leadership. Lynne r...
Leadership and Growth in Healthcare
Matt talks with Emily Koch about her 10-year career path from graduate of the healthcare administration program through various roles, including assistant executive director, information analyst, and Vice President. They discuss Illuminus’ cult...
Nurturing Resilience: The Home Health Journey
In this episode, host Matt talks with Cheryl Meyer, a 45-year veteran in nursing and former Director of Marquardt at Home, now known as Commonheart Home Health and Hospice. They discuss her journey in nursing, pivotal moments in the growth of t...
Creating Illuminus: The Rebranding Journey
In this episode, Matt is joined by Emily Kuehl, discussing her significant contributions in the evolution of Marquardt Management Services to Illuminus. Emily shares her journey from a marketing assistant fresh out of college, to a key figure i...
Insights on Senior Living: Leading with Compassion
In this episode, Matt speaks with Sherry Cira, who has dedicated over three decades to the field of senior living. They discuss her various roles within the organization, from a social worker to leadership roles, and highlight the impact of soc...
