Introducing Karla Hibbs, Greenspring’s newly appointed director of Resident Life
By Kelly Shue
THE ERICKSON TRIBUNE
As Greenspring’s recently appointed Director of Resident Life, Karla Hibbs’ self-proclaimed mission is to provide the members of the community the resources they need to enjoy life to its fullest.
As one of Greenspring’s longest serving employees, Karla previously served as Greenspring’s community services manager responsible for the management of community resources and volunteer programs.
“Karla has established herself as a tremendous leader and resource with our residents and staff and we are pleased to have her in this new role,” said Will Nance, Executive Director of Greenspring. “Her knowledge and expertise will ensure that our residents will continue to receive the high quality of service that they come to expect from our Resident Life department.”
A few weeks after accepting her new position, Karla sat down and explained why Resident Life is so important to the Greenspring community and why it is the community that makes Greenspring such a great place to live and work.
Q: What does your new role as Director of Resident Life entail?
A: As a Resident Life Director I oversee the divisions within Resident Life including community TV, Resident Services (social work), Intermissions— adult day programming, Community Resources, Volunteer programs, Pastoral Ministries, Home Health, Home Support, Resident Life Administration, and Hospice.
At other Erickson communities, the director of Resident Life also oversees Wellness. However, at Greenspring, Wellness is supervised by Associate Executive Director Robin Gliboff, because the Wellness Manager, Brad Hibbs is my husband.
I also partner with the resident council to bring about improvements on campus.
Q: How important do you feel it is for residents to become involved in campus activities?