Title: Certified Placement and Referral Specialist
Company: Aging at 5280
Location: Aurora, Colorado, United States
Cindy Koch, certified placement and referral specialist at Aging at 5280, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Executives for dedication, achievements, and leadership in elder care.
Ms. Koch has established herself as a distinguished expert in the field of aging, leveraging her extensive background in business and leadership to make significant contributions to elder care. In addition to her responsibilities as the owner of Aging at 5280, she has found further success as a certified placement and referral specialist and elder care consultant since 2020. In these roles, Ms. Koch educates elders and their families about the intricacies of elder care, ensuring they have essential documents like power of attorney in place and discussing comprehensive aging plans. Her commitment to advocacy is evident as she consistently follows up with clients to ensure they receive appropriate rehabilitation services when needed. Additionally, she addresses often-overlooked aspects of aging, providing a holistic approach to elder care.
Ms. Koch’s career journey is marked by a series of impactful positions that highlight her entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to service. From 2018 to 2020, she excelled as the president of the Greater Denver Placement and Referral Alliance. During her tenure, she spearheaded efforts that led to significant legislative changes in Colorado, allowing individuals to cancel contracts with online referral services like A Place for Mom. This achievement underscores her dedication to empowering consumers in the elder care market.
Ms. Koch’s prior endeavors includes serving as the director of marketing and admissions at Always Best Care Senior Services of Denver South from 2013 to 2018. In this capacity, she managed a non-medical home care service employing 75 caregivers, although her true passion lay in connecting people with resources rather than managing caregiving operations. Before entering the elder care industry, she worked as an executive assistant to the director at the University of Denver from 2008 to 2012 and the managing director of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association from 2009 to 2012.
Ms. Koch’s academic achievements have been instrumental in shaping her career path in elder path, having initially earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Denver in 1986. She subsequently graduated with a Master of Arts in organizational leadership and project management from the University of Denver in 2012. Her thesis notably focused on aging in Colorado through a mediation lens, exploring family dynamics when adult children become caregivers for their parents.
In addition to her professional accomplishments, Ms. Koch has been involved in civic organizations. She was active on the board of advisors for the Rocky Mountain Arts Association from 2015 to 2019, She was previously appointed as a board member for the Rocky Mountain Youth Clinics from 2008 to 2011. Ms. Koch’s devotion to helping those in need has been further exemplified by her volunteer work with Wish of a Lifetime and The Honor Flight.
Throughout her career, Ms. Koch has received numerous accolades recognizing her contributions and leadership skills. Earlier in her career, she was honored as the Loan Officer of the Year by Milestone Mortgage in 2006. She was subsequently nominated as part of the Staff of the Year at Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver in 2011. Most recently, Ms. Koch was inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association in 2012
Looking toward the future, Ms. Koch envisions living abroad as part of a home exchange group with her husband while continuing her mission to educate people about aging globally. Furthermore, she plans to host seminars and events during these exchanges, sharing her expertise on a topic that remains under-discussed in many countries.
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