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Vickie is always looking for new opportunities to share her expertise and connect with the community. Read more about her experience, accomplishments, and conversation topics below, and learn how to get in touch with her team for booking!

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Through it all, I’ve strived to create a table where everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, has a seat.

Career & Accomplishments

  • Bachelor’s of Psychology Liberty University, 1989
  • Certified Dementia Trainer
  • Board of Long Term Care AIT for Nursing Homes
    VA Department of Health, 1990

  • VA Board of Best Practices for Senior Living
  • Board of Miss Virginia 2.0
  • Board of Alzheimer’s Association
  • Board of Miss Virginia Volunteer
  • Board of Virginia Assisted Living Facilities
  • Countless Local Best of Business Awards
  • Best Work Place Central Virginia
  • 34th in the Nation for Alzheimer’s Fundraising
  • Donor to Liberty University
  • Donor to Christian Education in Central Virginia
  • Back-to-Back Winner of “Seniors Got Talent”
  • Best Practices for VALA

  • Developed the first “Golden Angels” Senior Citizens Christmas adoption program
  • Developed the first Sensory Rooms for senior living communities in Central VA
  • Recently founded the “Pearls of Life” Foundation with the goal to advance senior causes in government and private sectors
  • Recruited at a national level as a keynote speaker in the fields spanning senior living, women issues, and church
  • Created a Food Bank to serve families of senior living staff during COVID-19 pandemic
  • Created standards for nursing, recreation, and senior living activities
  • Passion for history and restoration of historical Central Virginia properties • Designed more than a million square feet of interior space
  • Created more than 1,000 jobs in Central VA area in healthcare, senior living communities, hospitality, recreation, construction, and development • Cared for more than 10,000 seniors
  • Given more than $100,000 to the Miss Virginia Organization before founding her own Miss Virginia Volunteer Organization to further young women’s education through scholarships and opportunities
  • Given more than $725,000 to Liberty University Athletics
  • Given more than $400,000 to area nonprofit Christian schools
  • Raised more than $350,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association in the past 5 years

Conversation Topics

Navigating senior living, and helping families make informed care decisions.

Building businesses, developing strong teams, navigating challenges, and turning a vision into reality.

Understanding Alzheimer’s and dementia, supporting caregivers, and preserving dignity, connection, and quality of life.

Exploring how personal values, philanthropy, and meaningful relationships can make a lasting difference.

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