Kristi Dunn , continued...

How does your membership to WSASC contribute to your professional life?

I have been a member of WSASC for over 11 years. I continue to be amazed and inspired by all of the professionals in this organization. During my years on the organizations advisory board I was fortunate to be a part of the passion and desire to enhance the lives of seniors in our communities through its professional leaders. This organization has and continues to educate, enhance and support my role as a professional with the aging population. I have a favorite quote: “Leadership is about inspiration – of oneself and of others. Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes” – Lance Secretan. This quote has always reminded me of WSASC and the professionals involved in its organization.

What is a typical day for you?

A typical day is one where the van won’t start for the trip up north that is full, the toilet seat cover dispenser is located too high for some of our participants and they want it moved, the pinochle players have arrive 45 minutes early and want in “their” room and it’s being used by another group, the front desk person has called in sick, a couple of staff are moving their offices, the phone system has decided to stop working, a participant who has recently been in the hospital got out this morning and has come for lunch. He is now using a walker, is talking about his doctor wanting him to go on oxygen and he smiles and tells me how great it is to be back. I tell him it’s great to have him here, but he forgot to put in his ears and can’t hear a word I am saying. Do I love my job working with seniors? Yes, yes, yes. Do I need to write a book? Don’t we all!

How do you enjoy spending your leisure time?

What leisure time? Whenever I can I quilt. Some call it a passion; I call it my stress reliever and my obsession. I also love spending time with family and friends. We love to camp, fish and enjoy the outdoors.