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Named in honor of Mary Starke Harper, recognized as a Living Legend by the American Academy of Nursing in 2001, this interview highlights the career of a nurse leader who has made significant contributions to the field of gerontology. The indelible wisdom and grace of these proven legends is an invaluable gift to our future leaders. Building on the strength of past leaders supports the promise within the next generation of nurses.

This keynote session is named in honor of Norman Volk, a talented advocate, effective leader and man of character. Norman Volk, a past chair of the John A. Hartford Foundation’s Board of Trustees, is an avid supporter of the Hartford Geriatric Nursing Initiative. This session is meant to be futuristic, yet is anchored in real world challenges, preparing the attendees to think in new leadership directions to advance care for older adults. The format is a presentation by a keynote speaker, followed by a moderator led discussion with a panel of experts.