Episode
Aligning Leadership, Mission, and Innovation with Mary Naber
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- Elevate Eldercare
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- Feb 18, 2026
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- 3348
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Summary
In this episode, AgingIN CEO, Susan Ryan, sits down with Mary Naber, p resident and CEO of PACE Southeast Michigan , to explore her remarkable leadership journey and the transformative potential of the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) model of care. Mary shares how her career evolved from respiratory therapy into executive leadership . With degrees in psychology, business, and an MBA from the University of Michigan , Mary blends clinical insight, business acumen, and people-centered leadership. Susan and Mary discuss how Mary's transition to PACE was deeply personal. After navigating the healthcare system during her mother's dementia journey, Mary became committed to improving care for older adults. She found that in the mission of PACE : a model designed to keep older adults living safely in their communities rather than in nursing homes. Mary and Susan discuss the organization's development of the Green H ouse home s at the PACE site in Detroit, Mich. This episode is a powerful look at what's possible when leadership, mission, and innovation align to support healthy aging in community. More about PACE Southeast Michigan here: https://www.pacesemi.org/