Director of the Year 2026 Ana Ivey Wins Top Senior Living Honor
Recognizing Outstanding Senior Living Leadership
This year, we are proud to congratulate Ana Ivey, Human Resource Director at The Charlotte, as the recipient of the 2026 Director of the Year Award!
Presented during the Senior Living Communities Annual Meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, the Director of the Year Award recognizes an individual whose leadership, character, and commitment leave a lasting impact on both their team and community.
Because this honor is determined entirely through peer voting, it represents one of the most meaningful recognitions in our organization—a true reflection of the trust and respect Ana has earned from fellow leaders who witness her dedication every single day.
Empowering Teams and Building Workplace Culture
Ana earned this distinction through the profound, everyday impact she makes on everyone around her. Through her positivity, compassion, and unwavering support, she helps cultivate a workplace where team members feel genuinely valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.
Her commitment to supporting and encouraging others has fostered a strong culture of trust, engagement, and operational excellence throughout The Charlotte.
“Winning Director of the Year is truly such an honor,” shared Ana. “I feel incredibly lucky to have a role that allows me to support not only our team members, but also our Members and their families. Being able to celebrate exciting milestones, help people through difficult moments, and build genuine relationships is what makes this work so meaningful. What I love most about The Charlotte is the people. Every day, I get to work alongside a team that genuinely cares about one another, and I believe that when we take care of our team, they can provide the very best care and service to our Members.”
Cultivating Heart, Trust, and Connection at The Charlotte
Beyond her human resources leadership, Ana brings energy, joy, and heart to her community every single day. Her positive influence creates a ripple effect throughout The Charlotte, helping build an environment where team members feel supported and Members feel genuinely cared for.
At Senior Living Communities, we operate on a simple core principle: Happy Team Members = Happy Members = More Members. Ana brings that philosophy to life every day as a trusted colleague, supportive leader, and champion of the Member experience.
Congratulations, Ana, on being named the 2026 Director of the Year! Thank you for your leadership, encouragement, and continuous commitment to making The Charlotte a workplace and community where people truly thrive.
