About Us
ENHANCING LIFE
Our purpose is to enrich the lives of older adults by supporting the dedicated professionals who serve them—whether as activity directors or in similar roles—throughout Lancaster County and the surrounding communities. Through connection, education, and shared purpose, we help elevate the quality of care and engagement for seniors.
LADA is committed to:
Fostering meaningful networking opportunities that connect activity professionals across the region, encouraging collaboration, support, and lasting professional relationships.
Serving as a dynamic forum for sharing fresh ideas, effective methods, and innovative approaches to enhance programming and resident engagement.
Mentoring and guide those new to the profession, providing encouragement, resources, and peer support to help them thrive.
Collaborating on practical solutions to common challenges faced within the field, promoting teamwork and shared expertise.
Offering continuing education opportunities through expert-led presentations aligned with the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP) Body of Knowledge, helping members stay current and grow professionally.
Encouraging members to pursue professional excellence, whether through continuing education, national certification, or advanced training in the field.
Advocating for the vital work of activity professionals, raising awareness both within senior care facilities and in the broader community.
Promoting and supporting involvement at the state and national levels, empowering members to contribute to the advancement of the profession beyond the local scope.
LADA CONSTITUTION
Our purpose is to enrich the lives of older adults by supporting the dedicated professionals who serve them—whether as activity directors or in similar roles—throughout Lancaster County and the surrounding communities. Through connection, education, and shared purpose, we help elevate the quality of care and engagement for seniors.
Photos of our active members at LADA Events
MEET OUR OFFICERS
PRESIDENT
Ramona Little, ADC, CDP
Trillium Place by Tandem Living
My passion for activities began by working as a home health aide for an elderly neighbor. I currently work at Trillium Place by Tandem Living and have been in the activity field for over 15 years. I enjoy working in a profession where we strive to bring feelings of happiness and well-being to everyone! My current position is the Life Enrichment Manager for both our personal care and skilled care areas. I am certified as an Activity Director, Dementia Practitioner, and Validation Worker.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, music, shopping, walking outside, watching television, and spending time with family and friends. I live with my husband and we have 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.
I have been an active member of LADA for over 10 years. I am a strong advocator for the LADA organization and its mission of advancing the activity profession and the professionals who have chosen this career.
VICE PRESIDENT
Olivia Vivola, MT-BC
St. Anne’s Retirement Community
Olivia has been working at St. Anne’s Retirement Community since 2015 as the staff Music Therapist, and as an Activity Coordinator. Prior to being at St. Anne’s she was working to complete her Bachelor’s degree from Immaculata University for Music Therapy, with a minor in Psychology, and has been a Board-Certified Music Therapist (MT-BC), through the Certification Board for Music Therapists, since July of 2016.
Treasurer
Blanca Photis
Trillium Place by Tandem Living
Blanca started her career as a CNA in 2015 and then became an activity specialist in 2017. She began her health care career at Conestoga View and then in 2020 she continued her career at Trillium Place. Blanca’s joy is her 2 pet bearded dragons.
Secretary
Kristin Everhard, ADC
Willow Valley Communities
Kristin has been working in Therapeutic Recreation for most of the past 20 years, starting at a Sunrise Assisted Living facility in NJ in 2002. She has a bachelor’s degree in dramatic productions from Bob Jones University, and has always loved extra-curricular activities such as acting, singing, games, and sports. Working in Activities seemed like a good fit from the start, after volunteering at the Glen at Willow Valley Communities in 1999. Kristin worked as an Activity Assistant at St. Anne’s Retirement Community for 5 years, then moved on to be the director at Conestoga View Nursing & Rehab, where she stayed for over 12 years, and achieved her Activity Director’s Certification in 2011. Kristin is thrilled to be working at Meadow Ridge Personal Care at Willow Valley Communities since November 2021. She loves working with people, finding out what they’d like to do, and help them achieve their goals while having fun!
Public Relations Chair
Petra Son
Trillium Place by Tandem Living
Petra Son graduated from PSU with a BSN-Nursing. Currently Personal Care Life Enrichment Coordinator at Trillium Place by Tandem Living. Worked as MedTech for 15years and Life Enrichment for 6years.
My heart has always been with the geriatric population. With my first job working as dining server at Woodcrest Villa. I Own a small business called Momma Sons-Cambodian Cuisines. My passion is cooking and bringing awareness of Cambodian cooking/dishes to the community. I also do a lot of social media platform for the business and I’m familiar with FB, TikTok, IG etc. My goal for public relation chair is to have us share activities ideas and be able to bring awareness of what each facilities provide for their residents. Hoping the collaborations will bring awareness and the positive energy to drive all to appreciate how much we enrich the lives of our residents.
Program Chair
James Craley, ADC, ACC
York South Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Jim Craley retired from teaching music, theatre, and TV studio at a York county high school after 31 years. After retiring, he decided to continue to work by going into activities. He began at Susquehanna Health and Wellness Center in Columbia as the activity director. During his time there, he made big changes with creating all kinds of special events that engaged the residents. In addition, he began working on getting his APC. Jim then decided to take a job at York South Skilled Nursing as an activity director. He has been there for over 2 years and has earned his ADC and ACC. He has also become more of a regional and travels to the other 10 facilities that Genesis owns to train and mentor other activity directors, as well as completing quality reviews for each of the facilities. Outside of his job, he currently is the Chairman for ENCORE, York County theatre production program that gives out scholarships. He also is on the Thespian State Board, a theatre organization for high school students.