Today on The Change Maker: Deke Cateau. Deke Cateau assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at A.G. Rhodes Health & Rehab on February 1, 2018. A.G. Rhodes is one of Atlanta’s oldest nonprofit organizations; they provide therapy and rehabilitation services, short-term recovery and long-term care at three metro Atlanta nursing homes. Cateau has 15+ years of long-term care industry experience to his position, and has previously served in various leadership roles with A.G. Rhodes – including Chief Operating Officer, Chief of Strategic Implementation, and Administrator of the organization’s flagship location near Grant Park. Deke is a change making leader in this organization, which is currently orienting itself, and serving as an influence for the Nursing Home community, towards new methods of senior care that transcend historic "medical" models.

A native of Trinidad, which is often referred to as a “plural society,” Cateau was born into a culture of diversity. Sometimes known as a “rainbow island” or, more fondly, a “callaloo” (a dish prepared by blending a variety of ingredients), diversity is the status quo in Trinidad. In his new role, Cateau not only represents that diversity, but also leads a workforce of approximately 600 employees serving more than 1,100 seniors each year – all of whom reflect all walks of life and a wide range of ethnicity and culture.

Deke Copenhaver and Deke Cateau (D.C. & D.C.) work together as our host currently coaches Mr. Cateau in leadership. The 2 are good friends and enjoy their conversations together. Listeners will see how 2 Dekes with very different backgrounds end up having a lot in common as Change Making Leaders.

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