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2Life’s Amy Schectman on the McKnight’s Senior Living Newsmakers Podcast

May 2022

McKnight's Podcast Episode Featuring Amy Schectman - A Model for the Middle Market

2Life Communities president & CEO Amy Schectman was recently honored as a McKnight’s Woman of Distinction. During the event, McKnight’s Senior Living Editor Lois Bowers sat with Schectman for the Newsmakers Podcast. The range of topics included the McKnight's Woman of Distinction award, 2Life’s Opus, the power of volunteerism, the relationship between housing and healthcare, and the future of the industry.

Listen to the full podcast interview, A Model for the Middle Market.

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Mary Redd: A Texan’s home at Shirley Meadows

Mary and her husband, Charles Redd, a Vietnam veteran, moved from their home in the big state of Texas to 2Life’s Shirley Meadows in Devens, Massachusetts. Two and a half years later, her husband passed away of pulmonary hypertension. Now, she has found a new family of friends helping her navigate...

August 2025

Kenny Mercado in a professional outdoor portrait.

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Kenny Mercado: Everywhere, all at once

The Maintenance Supervisor for Golda Meir House and Leland House, Kenny Mercado, comes pretty close to working magic. “I don’t know how he does it,” says Executive Director Myra Marshall, “but Kenny seems to be able to be everywhere, all at once. He's on the go, literally and figuratively, all the...

August 2025

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Volunteer spotlight: Matthew Ding

Dedicated volunteers play a vital role in the 2Life community, and high school junior Matthew Ding is a shining example.

August 2025