For example, Marcus recently drove a patient with no transportation to get his vaccine in Baltimore, and, “When he came back he shared how much he learned about the individual and the good conversation they had,” notes Marcus’ supervisor, Liz Barnes.įor Marcus, connecting with those around him is natural. For Marcus, respect means taking every opportunity to learn from those around him. Marcus Bolston takes pride in connecting with people from all backgrounds, “Anytime you get to work closely with families and the individuals you serve, you build a great connection that lasts for a long time.” In his role as Adult Day Services Director, Marcus enjoys creating a socially enriched environment, connecting with patients, and also ensuring high quality care for participants with a wide range of diagnoses, including Alzheimer’s disease, Dementia, and Down syndrome. Marcus (left) celebrating the 100th birthday of an ADS participant. Marcus Bolston: Director, Morris & Gwendolyn Cafritz Adult Day Services They embody our Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Innovation, and Care – listening to our participants’ needs then adapting programs to realize the participant’s goals. Shea Lott are wonderful examples of our commitment to creating a hopeful, inclusive community where all people realize their potential and live meaningful lives. I’m also proud of the diverse team at Easterseals that includes many men in caregiving roles and honored to highlight three today.
Among the thousands of friends and neighbors who benefit from Easterseals programs every year are men like Michael Smith, who have become caregivers themselves. In previous blogs I’ve often highlighted the disproportionate impact of caregiving on women and as we emerge from COVID, that has been exacerbated by childcare difficulties as discussed in my recent Washington Post OpEd.Īs we approach Father’s Day, though, I want to take the opportunity to highlight some unsung heroes – male caregivers.
That’s not surprising – according to Michigan State University, 66% of caregivers are women. To learn more about the Northern Virginia Chamber, please visit and follow the Northern Virginia Chamber on Twitter: read additional information about the awards, please click HERE.įor a complete list of the Easter Seals Board of Directors, please visit us HERE.Ĭhances are that if I ask you to picture a caregiver you’ll picture a woman. 700 organizations and 500,000 employees strong, the Northern Virginia Chamber is the largest chamber of commerce in Northern Virginia and has been working hand-in-hand with regional businesses, government, and academia to build a robust and innovative business community for more than 90 years. We are extremely proud of our board members who have played an instrumental role in the growth of Easter Seals programs, which allow us an opportunity to help more individuals and families live, learn, work, and play in our community.Ībout the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce: The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Northern Virginia Chamber), The Voice of Business in Northern Virginia™, is the preeminent Northern Virginia membership organization for businesses to grow through relationship building and partnership engagement throughout the Greater Washington region.
Easter Seals Board Members Nominated for Northern Virginia Chamber Greater Washington Government Contractor AwardsĬongratulations to Easter Seals Serving DC|MD|VA Board Members: Kim Hayes, Chief Executive Officer, The Ambit Group Joe Martore, President and CEO, CALIBRE and Robin Portman, Atlas Research, on their nominations as finalists for the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce 15th Annual Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards.
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