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Today's episode features the amazing Chief Executive Officer of Treasure House, Laureen K. Tanner.
This episode is brought to you by John Doering, Dr. Amber Enright and Donna Kimmel!
You can find out more about Treasure House at https://www.treasurehouse.org/
About Laureen: After serving on the Treasure House Board of Directors for three years, Lauri Tanner was asked by Brenda and Kurt Warner to transition to the CEO position in November 2018. Lauri has more than four decades of experience and success in the healthcare industry serving as a registered nurse all the way up to CEO of a pediatric bridge hospital for medically complex children and their families. As CEO, she was responsible for managing all aspects of the hospital’s operations, from inpatient and outpatient care to administration, fundraising, and so much more. “I realized that I am most fulfilled as a leader when my personal mission takes care of not only the person needing care, but their family, too,” said Lauri.
The hospital is where she met Brenda, who was a volunteer and later, a member of the Board of Directors. “Brenda recognized my leadership, passion, commitment to my work, and heart for caring for those who are often overlooked,” said Lauri. “From start up to sustainability, I am grateful for the opportunity to blaze the trail for Treasure House. I will do anything it takes for our residents to fulfill vibrant lives, and I love seeing each of them develop as independent adults who amaze their parents with what they’re able to do on their own.”
To get the full Treasure House experience, Lauri resided at the unique living community for nine months and loved every moment. “The main lesson that I learned at Treasure House is that everyone can reinvent themselves if they are willing to put in the work.” Lauri hales from St. Louis, Missouri, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing Service Administration from St. Louis University.
She enjoys golf and all sports, cooking and baking, hosting resident pool parties at her home, and needlepoint in her down time. She is a proud mother and pet owner. About Treasure House Treasure House is an active living community in Glendale, Arizona for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our mission is to provide residents with IDD the same opportunity as all others to lead successful and fulfilling lives.
Treasure House is the first of its kind in the Southwest and only one a few in the nation. The striking structure, well-equipped apartments, and attractive grounds promote both community engagement, and personal growth and responsibility. With active engagement from leadership, Life Coaches and Community Assistance, residents are empowered daily to discover independence, community, inclusion, purpose, and more. Our nonprofit supports a rich representation of people from all walks of life with equally diverse programming. The unique and superior living environment is intended to support residents as they flourish. At Treasure House, residents design and participate in their own selected vocational, educational or volunteer opportunities. All residents learn life skills, set goals and gain responsibilities. They also develop and manage their own routines, schedules, and appointments. Residents have unlimited opportunity to explore the community, exercise their minds and bodies, and try new recreational activities together.
