"Inspiring & Influential Leader"

Tammy Marshall, Executive Director, Brightview Senior Living, has an exceptional quality of identifying talent and having the opportunity to coach, mentor, and promote the right individuals in the right manner with proper skills. “Many of my former employees have moved on to larger roles, and some are still with me and in the process of advancing their career. My current Business Office Director started working for me at the age of 16 as a Dining Room Server. She is now in school for accounting and oversees the financial piece for Brightview Port Jefferson.” Tammy is more than an inspiration; she is rather empowering her team members into becoming great leaders of tomorrow. “I have always lived with the personal policy of never asking my staff to do anything I wouldn’t do. I have held Book Clubs based on popular leadership topics, facilitated leadership groups and discussions with my staff and offer many opportunities for professional development.”

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Throughout her career, Tammy has been involved in areas susceptible to women. From spearheading Fundraising efforts for Breast Cancer and over 7 years, raising over 100K for the cause, to become a Rape Crisis Counselor and her career in Senior Living. She also starred in the Vagina Monologues on Long Island.

Success was always in sync with Tammy and her journey. Being a Nurse in the ICU for 14 years, her clinical, critical care experience was an excellent foundation for her future. She learned about teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, and more. She strongly advises everyone to be patient and look for the right growth opportunities. “Seek out mentors or women you admire and spend time with them. No questions are too menial,” she says. “Being a leader has taught me a lot. I still feel like we have a long way to go before we reach equality. I have learned that clear and compelling messages are not optional. It is important to remain nonjudgmental and to always offer your support in the workplace.” Armed with such unique ideology, tammy has taken the institute to new heights.

Tammy oversees all operational aspects of BrightView’s newest community in Port Jefferson, NY. The building is anticipated to open in the Autumn of 2022. The building will hold 170 residents and be a mix of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Dementia Care.

Brightview Senior Living was founded in 1999, built on the idea that a great place to work is a great place to live. Today, Brightview builds, owns, and operates 45 senior living communities with over 4,500 associates. They deliver award-winning rental senior living communities in eight states along the East Coast: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. Their rental senior living communities offer resident apartment homes with no large entrance fee for active senior Independent Living, premium Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, and Wellspring Village®, a specialized neighborhood for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

Each of their Brightview Senior Living communities focuses on five elements of wellness which they call SPICE—Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Emotional. Their amenities and programs encourage active senior living communities and development in these areas, keeping residents active and healthy.

Creating vibrant senior living communities by providing excellent service is Brightview's mission. Residents live in an environment of possibilities, independence, and choice where they can receive the support they need to make the most of each day.

Although Tammy is fairly new to Brightview, preparing a new community for the opening day continues to be a tremendous achievement for her. “Building a strong team of directors and staff is an ongoing process and going extremely well. We are bringing a new lifestyle to the Seniors in this neighborhood,” she explains. “We are the only true, independent living, rental option in this area. Seeing them light up as we explain the array of amenities and services that we provide has been a source of joy for myself and for my team.”

Tammy wants to see Brightview grow throughout Long Island and become an even stronger presence for the seniors in this area for the day to come. “We offer such an amazing lifestyle for them and being able to bring our services to new neighborhoods will bring smiles to many Long Islanders.” WL