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DESIGN FOR AGING REVIEW AWARDS

Jurors
QUINN DEMENNA, AIA (CHAIR)

Quinn deMenna, AIA, is a principal in the architectural firm of City Invincible with a passion for
improving the lives of elders, and creating truly livable and supportive residential settings. He
has 28 years of experience in the design of award-winning seniors' housing and long-term care
environments including planning, programming, design, project management, and construction
administration. Quinn has successfully led many nationally recognized senior living providers
through the building design process from concept to construction, attesting to his ability to work
effectively with owners, users, regulatory agencies and construction managers. He has gained
recognition as an industry leader through presentations at regional and national conferences;
participation in efforts such as the AIA Design For Aging Advisory Group, The AIA ADA Task
Force, and FGI; contributions on numerous award-winning projects; and authoring numerous
articles and publications focusing on design solutions for senior populations.
STEVE LEONE, AIA, LEED AP

Steve Leone, AIA, LEED® AP, is a senior level, award-winning design professional with over 30
years of experience in the field of architecture and an extensive background in senior living/
healthcare environments and sustainable design. Self-proclaimed as an "Ardent Explorer,"
his passion and depth of experience have brought a steady repertoire of unique projects and
speaking engagements. Steve is a highly creative designer, manager, and communicator. Steve
is a founding member and director of LEAPp, Life Enrichment Aging-in-Place professionals,
a think tank of high-level industry experts focused on the development of centers for social
enrichment for seniors. Steve is registered to practice architecture in seven states and a member
of the AIA and National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He is current chairman of
the board of the NJ Foundation for Aging, and a member of the Education Committee for the NJ
Alliance for Culture Change.
STEVE LINDSEY

Steve Lindsey is the chief executive officer of Garden Spot Communities, including Garden
Spot Village, a CCRC of 960+ residents located in New Holland, Pa., and Maple Farm, a skilled
nursing community in Akron, Pa. Garden Spot Village has been an early adopter of the household
approach to skilled nursing and has introduced a "person centered" approach throughout the
organization. Steve has more than 25 years of administrative experience in both the retirement
community and rehabilitation hospital fields. Steve is a licensed nursing home administrator,
has a master's degree in social work from Temple University and a bachelor of science degree
from Messiah College. He is involved in the Health Guidelines Revisions Committee of the
Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI), a SAGE board member, on the Editorial Advisory Board for
Environments for Aging as well as other nonprofit boards and has been a frequent speaker at
regional, state and national conferences.
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