Wendy O'connor

Wendy O'connor is the current Corporate Director, Engagement at Validus Senior Living. Wendy has over twenty years of experience working in the senior living industry.

O'connor began their career in 1997 as the Executive Director/Asst Executive Director at Alterra (Brookdale Senior Living). Wendy then became the Corporate Human Resource Director at Grace Senior Services in 2005. In 2006, they rejoined Brookdale Senior Living as the Divisional Training and Development Manager. In 2014, they became the Divisional Dementia Care Manager at Brookdale and held this position until 2018. Most recently, O'connor has been with Five Star Senior Living as the Divisional Director of Resident Programs since 2019.

O'connor has been certified to teach Alzhemier's and dementia training for Florida. Wendy is passionate about providing support for those affected by dementia and their families. O'connor is also dedicated to employee training and development within the senior living industry.

Wendy O'connor has a BBA in Business Administration from Florida Metropolitan University, a Certificate in Gerontology from St. Petersburg College, and a Certificate in Professional Human Resources from the University of South Florida. Wendy is also certified in Core Training from the Department of Elder Affairs in the State of Florida.

Their manager is Steve Benjamin, CEO. Wendy O'connor works with Beth Anacreonte - VP, Administration, Mark Pulaski - Regional VP, Operations, and Kate Wentworth - VP, Human Resources.