EP 17 / Barbara Sullivan / Leading voice in the Village Movement

17/07/2025 56 min
EP 17 / Barbara Sullivan / Leading voice in the Village Movement

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Episode Synopsis

On this episode of Varsity’s Roundtable Talk, we sit down with Barbara Sullivan, National Director of the Village to Village Network. With a background in long-term care and nonprofit leadership, Barbara has been a key force behind the village movement, which helps older adults age in place with community support.

Derek and Barbara discuss how villages serve the “missing middle,” the vital role of volunteers, and creative partnerships with senior living, healthcare, and faith-based groups. Barbara also shares how villages combat social isolation and her vision to expand the movement

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