Communication Matters

Beverly is a Certified, Aging Life Care professional and an active member of the Aging Life Care Community. She was a member of the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council and Chair for a sub-committee symposium entitled, “Managing End of Life Issues.” She is a member of the Woman’s Initiative Committee, the Transition Network, and a member of the National Speaker’s Association. She is currently writing a book about Solo Aging. Beverly presents workshops throughout the Philadelphia area on successful aging, has written numerous articles on the subject, and has been quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Wall Street Journal and New York Times. Beverly holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Antioch University and a Masters degree in Counseling Psychology from Villanova University. Beverly can be contacted at bbjoie@solo-wise.com

Eric Jones: Educator, Administrator, Sociologist, Counselor, Community Leader. Eric heads Community Partnership School in Philadelphia, a private, indpendent inner city school for children, ages 5-12.

Art Reilly Photographer, Museum Exhibit Designer, TV Producer/Director, Musician, Educator Art Reilly is a recognized professional in multiple areas of the music and entertainment industry and he has worked with some of the top names in the business. Art was a combat photographer for the 4th infantry division in Viet Nam, during which time he received a bronze star and a purple heart. After his discharge, he became Assistant Lighting Director for Bruce Springsteen, which led to television production where he received multiple Emmy Awards for his work with both HBO and NBC. He was CEO of Paradigm Productions, a multi-media production company that created, produced and presented lighting and special effects for theatre, musical productions and corporate meetings. Art has a wide and varied background in communications with numerous sectors of the population and believes that clear communication is an integral part of any success.

Dr. Rodney Altemose, Dean at Bucks County Community College, Upper Bucks Campus discusses the importance of communications and leadership in today's academic and community worlds. As a visionary leader and Dean, Dr. Altemose is responsible for providing clear, concise communications, and leadership that continually promotes diversity, inclusion and equity on campus. His primary goal is to provide a stimulating environment with enthusiastic support and motivation to students so they can achieve their highest academic and personal success. Communications continue to play a critical role in academic advancement, in learning, and in conveying information. Dr. Altemose discusses the challenges he faces in conveying communication to a wide body of diverse students and the important role it continues to play in today's world.

Communication Matters guest, Laura Jacoby, is President of 701 Creative, a strategic marketing, branding and communications firm with more than 40 years of nationally recognized and award winning work for clients in healthcare, real estate, legal and financial services, education, cultural and non profit sectors. In this interview, Miss Jacoby discusses how to use communications effectively - in business and personal life. She discusses the types of communication that exists in society today - body language, verbal communication, expressive cues, etc., and how they support or conflict with verbal communications. Ms Jacoby discusses the effectiveness of communication in her teaching as an adjunct instructor at Rosemont College, where she has taught a varied curriculum of Graphic Design courses in the undergraduate and graduate programs. Her views and observations are designed to make one think of how communication influences our lives and how it can be used most effectively in creating success.

Mark Bardi, a 30 year veteran in the pharmaceutical industry with AstraZeneca, AstraMerck and Merck, talks about his career as Director, Finance & Administration for the Middle East and Africa region located in Paris, France, and how communications played a critical role in his career advancement. Mark held positions in Business Planning and Operations supporting Merck’s international business in Latin America, Far East, Middle East, and Africa, with strong communication skills being vital to advancement. At AstraMerck and later AstraZeneca, Mark held several Sales, Executive Account Management, and Payer Access Strategy positions in the commercial Managed Care group. Mark has also been VP of Business Development for the Danaher Lynch Investment group, providing general business consulting to start-up companies. In all these positions, his ability to communicate clearly, and relay information correctly and effectively, played an important part in his success. Throughout his career, Mark has used communications to reach his market, convey strong messaging, increase his knowledge, and create a very successful career path. Mark talks about the importance of communication in business and everyday life with Communication Matters.

Debra Malinics, host, interviews Nancy L. Hohns, a communications strategist and creative thinker on her thoughts about the importance of communication in life. Nancy has a strong background in communications and offers a descriptive introduction on how to be more communicative, and how to use communications more effectively to advance your goals.

Debra Malinics, host, interviews Nancy L. Hohns, a communication strategist and creative thinker on her thoughts about the importance of communication in life. Nancy has a strong background in communications and offers the audience a descriptive introduction on how to be more communicative, and use communications more effectively to advance your goals.

Meet Ed Rubin, General Manager/COO of the Germantown Cricket Club in Philadelphia, considered by many to be a hidden gem in the city. The GCC reflects a proud, inclusive and diverse community of welcoming professionals and families who enjoy world-class tennis, squash, swimming, and a calendar of exciting social events year round, all in a warm and welcoming environment. GCC is centrally located in Germantown, a short drive from Center City, Chestnut Hill, Mt. Airy, the Main Line and surrounding suburbs. The GCC creates warm shared experiences for all ages, and creates memories that last a lifetime.