Posts by Sara Charbonneau

Sharing expertise, exploring best practices, creating lasting professional connections – these are three of the many benefits of serving as an EAGLE peer reviewer. As you look toward opportunities for professional development in 2023, consider the value of joining the peer reviewer pool. “The peer review team’s feedback created a picture of what we do…

EAGLE was on the move in 2022 as 33 peer reviewers took to the air, to the road, and even to Zoom to complete 13 EAGLE-related visits. As a result, EAGLE ended the year adding four new organizations to the EAGLE network. Post-visit surveys completed by organizations showcase the value of EAGLE’s focus on the…

Thanks to the great feedback provided by members of the EAGLE Communication Network, we continue to build resources that help our EAGLE organizations communicate the value of EAGLE with both their internal and external stakeholders. Those who joined the first call of 2022 discussed the latest tools that have been added to the EAGLE Communications…

Planning is underway to resume on-site EAGLE site reviews in 2022. We are currently recruiting for the three teams shown below. New Peer Reviewers or those have not participated in a review in the last two years are encouraged to join a team. May: CYF in Illinois – ONE OPEN SPOT May: OAM in Pennsylvania…

Congratulations to Shawn Peterson, Director of Quality Improvement, Cunningham Children’s Home and Henry Moehring, Senior Vice President of Health Care Services & Operations, Asbury Communities for completing training and earning certification as EAGLE peer reviewers. They join our peer reviewer pool that includes individuals representing 25 different UMA members and EAGLE-accredited organizations. Serving as an EAGLE…

In the coming year, the EAGLE principles will undergo a thorough reassessment through the work of the Thrive Initiative. The vision of the Thrive Initiative is to grow and enhance the EAGLE Accreditation Program and position it as the accreditation of choice for faith-based organizations serving older adults; children, youth and families; and persons with…

Demonstrating a commitment to environmental stewardship is one expectation of an EAGLE accredited organization. In a first for the Asbury Communities, Asbury Solomons has installed EV charging stations and solar panels specifically selected to offset the energy usage of the charging stations. The project was also supported in large part by donors who are also…

Felicia Ayers Storey Vice President of Program Operations and Services Presbyterian Home for Children Congratulations! You received the distinguished recognition this summer as one of central Alabama’s Top 50 Over 50 by Positive Maturity. As you reflect on this and other recent accolades, to what do you attribute your success? I was blessed to have…