The Professionals in Aging Award recognizes up-and-coming individuals within the aging field who are positively impacting the senior community. They bring fresh ideas, new projects and lots of energy to the aging field and help our community to continue to support seniors in Colorado; recognizes individuals who are just starting to study and work in the field of aging and are under the age of 50.
The Professionals in Aging Award recognizes up-and-coming individuals within the aging field who are positively impacting the senior community. They bring fresh ideas, new projects and lots of energy to the aging field and help our community to continue to support seniors in Colorado; recognizes individuals who are just starting to study and work in the field of aging and are under the age of 50.
Meet the 2024 Young Professional in Aging Award recipient, Rachel Robertson of Fort Collins:
At age 32, Rachel became the owner of an assisted living residence. Today, she owns Turnberry Assisted Living in Fort Collins and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Colorado Assisted Living Association.
Rachel has worked in health care for 31 years, starting this journey working with her grandmother when she was in high school. She previously worked in Social Services in long-term care supporting residents with mental health needs, geriatric care, and dementia.
Her greatest satisfaction is advocating for older adults and families, guiding them through health options, and connecting them with community resources.
Rachel earned a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Colorado State University.
Past Recipients
Previous recipients of the Young Professional in Aging Award include Chandra Matthews, Colorado Access (2013), Shannon Gimbel, Denver Regional Council of Governments (2014), Ky Agnew, PASCO (2015), Chad James, The Center at Lowry (2016), Kelly O’Connor, Senior Care Authority (2017), Nanae Ito, (2018), Shane Thomas (2019), Nicole Schiavone (2020), Jarrett Hughes (2020), Kendall Rubottom (2021), Shelby Parker (2021), Raeinalyn Salcedo (2022), Chaundra Price (2022), Kelly Bacher (2022), and Kayla Rivera (2023).