SSAFE to Be Featured at Two LeadingAge Conferences
We are pleased to share that George Alexander, former SSAFE Board Member and resident at Kendal-Crosslands Communities, will introduce Senior Stewards Acting for the Environment (SSAFE) at two upcoming LeadingAge conferences: the 2026 LeadingAge PA Annual Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and the 2026 LeadingAge MD Annual Conference in Owings Mills, Maryland.
George will represent SSAFE as a panelist in a session titled “The Sustainability Edge: A Driver for Distinction.”
Conference details:
LeadingAge PA Annual Conference
Hershey Lodge, Hershey, PA
May 12, 2026
4:15 – 5:15 PM
LeadingAge MD Annual Conference
Owings Mills, MD
May 19, 2026
10:45 – 11:45 AM
Solar canopy and resident gardens at SSAFE Chapter Community: Seabury Active Life Plan Community in Bloomfield, CT. Photo credit: DSD Renewables. See more at www.dsdrenewables.com/project/seabury-senior-living-community-solar-case-study/
During these sessions, George will introduce the work of SSAFE and highlight how residents in senior living communities are advancing sustainability initiatives and helping their communities move toward a lower-carbon future.
He will also explain why early resident involvement and buy-in are essential for successful sustainability projects. Because these initiatives are ultimately funded through resident fees, engaging residents early in the planning process, along with open discussion of financing and project goals, helps build understanding and support while avoiding obstacles and distrust later.
Other panel participants represent Wagman Construction and Stonehouse Group, bringing additional perspectives from the fields of construction and sustainability consulting. Together, the panel will explore how sustainability initiatives can strengthen communities and serve as a distinguishing feature for forward-thinking senior living organizations.
SSAFE is grateful to George for representing the organization and for sharing the important work of SSAFE chapters with the broader senior living community.
