Staff & Interns

Savae Carlson is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Management of Aging Services and is enrolled in the accelerated Master’s program in the same field. She is passionate about improving aging services and developing innovative solutions that enhance the lives of older adults. As a Student Ambassador Intern with Vision Centre, Savae is contributing to a variety of initiatives, including the creation of a digital directory of guest lectures. This project aims to provide students, professionals, and the community with easy access to expert insights and thought leadership in aging services. Through this work, Savae is gaining hands-on experience in program development, digital resource management, and community engagement, building the skills needed to become a future leader in the field.

Keith Knapp joined Vision Centre as a Fund Development Officer during the summer of 2025. He is leading efforts to grow philanthropic support for the organization’s mission. He works closely with the leadership team to strengthen fundraising strategies, build donor relationships, and explore innovative approaches to advance the Vision Centre’s impact. Keith Knapp, PhD, MHA, HSE, CNHA, FACHCA currently serves as Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Health Management and Policy at the University of Kentucky’s College of Public Health, and as Senior Advisor – Adult Programs, Office of the Secretary, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. He holds a PhD in gerontology and BS in Arts & Sciences from the University of Kentucky, and earned his MHA at Xavier University. Dr. Knapp has presided as board chair of the American College of Health Care Administrators, the National Association of Long-Term Care Administrator Boards and the NAB Foundation, and the Kentucky Board of Licensure for Long-Term Care Administrators.

Ellie Browning is a Healthcare Administration major at Western Kentucky University. She recently joined Vision Centre as a Student Ambassador Intern, where she will support the organization’s mission of enhancing aging services and improving care for older adults. She is passionate about making a difference in healthcare and looks forward to gaining hands-on experience that will help her grow as a future healthcare leader.

Sophia Hardy is a student at George Fox University, pursuing a degree in Business Management and Healthcare Administration. She is passionate about the intersection of leadership and people and is dedicated to helping students explore meaningful careers in senior living and aging services.

Lily is a junior at the University of Kansas studying Management and Leadership with minors in Healthcare Management and Spanish. She is passionate about the senior living field and is gaining valuable hands-on experience through her internship with Cassia and Chapel View Senior Living, where she is learning more about senior living operations and resident-centered care. As an intern with Vision Centre, Lily will support fund development efforts, help promote the senior living profession, and contribute to initiatives that inspire and engage future leaders in aging services. She is passionate about improving the quality of life for older adults and hopes to pursue a career in long-term care, making a positive impact on the future of senior living.