Mary Long
About Mary Long
Mary Long serves as the Vibrant Living Director at Brightview Senior Living, where she has worked since 2004. With a background in psychology and art therapy, she focuses on enhancing service quality and community life for residents.
Work at Brightview Senior Living
Mary Long has served as the Vibrant Living Director at Brightview Senior Living since 2004. In her role, she is responsible for hiring and coaching a team to enhance service quality. She manages budgets and implements action plans aimed at improving community benefits. Additionally, she fosters inter-departmental cooperation to enhance community life and has developed a comprehensive event calendar that integrates various activities for residents.
Education and Expertise
Mary Long holds a Master of Arts in Art Therapy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She also earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Fine Art: Drawing and Painting from James Madison University, studying from 1999 to 2001. Her educational background includes a focus on Mental Health from Blue Ridge Community College and Illustration from Northern Michigan University. Additionally, she participated in Leadership Greater Augusta (LGA) in 2017.
Background
Before her tenure at Brightview Senior Living, Mary Long worked as a Bullpen intern at Marvel Entertainment for two months in 2001. Her diverse experiences across various fields contribute to her current role in enhancing the quality of life for residents at Brightview.
Achievements
Mary Long has developed a comprehensive event calendar at Brightview Senior Living, which integrates spiritual, physical, intellectual, cultural, and social activities for residents. Her initiatives focus on enhancing community engagement and improving the overall living experience for residents.