Urdzik, Kendra

Education: Master’s degree in business administration and health care management, Baldwin Wallace University; bachelor’s degree in health care administration, Ohio University

What Guides My Decision Making: Empathy, integrity, mission and purpose. I prioritize people and understanding over process. 

What Motivates Me: Actively challenging the misconceptions of aging — showcasing how older adults are vibrant, actively engaged and continually contributing   

Most Important Leadership Quality: Positivity — the ability to motivate and lead a team during the most challenging of times

If I Could Have Any Other Job: I would be a co-captain of a catamaran with my husband in the Bahamas.  

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment was watching my Judson team persevere through the COVID-19 pandemic during the most challenging time, putting our residents at the center of all we did. 

Theme Song of My Leadership Style: “Stronger” by Kelly Clarkson