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ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECAP | 2018 IGNITE Leadership Academy Graduates Class of 2017-18 Later that week, the 2017-18 IGNITE Leadership Academy graduation ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of 24 talented, enthusiastic leaders from member organizations across the state. During the ceremony, Fort Hudson CEO Andrew Cruikshank, then the LeadingAge New York Board Chairman, commended the class for their accomplishments and their commitment to this field. Congratulations to these rising stars well in their future endeavors! More About IGNITE Leadership Academy IGNITE is a year-long professional development program designed to facilitate the development and growth of senior living leaders in the state. The experience provides participants with the tools they will need to be outstanding leaders in their organizations. It differs from an MBA-type program in that its focus is on teaching participants how their own thinking and values are key components to developing their own qualities of leadership. In addition, they acquire the tools to help them work with teams, build successful teams, and collaborate. Only members of LeadingAge New York provider organizations may apply for the program. The application for the 2019-2020 class will be available in the Spring of 2019. For more information about the program, click here. leadingageny.org 22