Angie McAllister

Eden Alternative Board Chair, Senior Director of Joyful Living & Community Well-Being at Lifespark

Angie McAllister, Eden Alternative Board Chair, has over 30 years’ experience transforming
skilled nursing homes from institutional settings to vibrant communities. She has had the
opportunity to create and launch several innovative approaches that facilitate meaning and
purpose in the lives of Elders including Wendy’s Neverland (a groundbreaking arts-based
performance project), intergenerational summer camps, vacation experiences for individuals
living in skilled nursing homes, working alongside Dr. Bill Thomas to create an athletic league in
senior living (Spark Performance League), online art competitions and much more. Additionally,
Angie published a 5-year study demonstrating the positive impact of person-centered care on
the lives of Elders living in skilled nursing communities. Angie is also a Long-Term Care
Administrator, Eden Alternative Educator, TimeSlips Facilitator and Six Sigma Green Belt
certified.