Katie Stewart
About Katie Stewart
Katie Stewart is a Customer Experience Coordinator at Welbi, where she focuses on enhancing social experiences for older adults. She has a background in journalism and therapeutic recreation, and has held various roles aimed at reducing loneliness and promoting engagement among seniors.
Current Role at Welbi
Katie Stewart serves as the Customer Experience Coordinator at Welbi, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing resident engagement and wellness in senior living communities. She actively participates in creating content that supports these initiatives and writes blog posts that provide activity ideas tailored for senior living environments.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Welbi, Katie held various positions that contributed to her expertise in community engagement and support for older adults. She worked as a Supervisor in Neighbourhood Development and Support at the City of London from 2018 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Community Animator and Program Coordinator at the same city, focusing on programs for seniors. Her earlier experience includes roles as a Councillor's Assistant in Ottawa and as a Reporter for EMC Newspaper.
Education and Expertise
Katie Stewart has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Western University from 2004 to 2007. Following this, she studied Print Journalism at Algonquin College, obtaining a Diploma in 2010. She furthered her education in Therapeutic Recreation at Canadore College, where she achieved a Recreation Therapy Diploma in 2016. This combination of studies supports her advocacy for social programs that foster connections among older adults.
Advocacy for Older Adults
Katie advocates for changing societal perceptions of aging by promoting engaging social experiences for older adults. She focuses on creating programs that reduce loneliness and foster meaningful connections. Her initiatives include offering monthly events at a 'Pay What You Can' rate, ensuring inclusivity for all income levels. She also provides personalized 1:1 social support to older adults seeking engagement.
Contributions to Senior Living Communities
Katie Stewart contributes significantly to the senior living community through her writing and program development. She has authored blog posts for Welbi that cover various topics, including holiday activities and wellness initiatives for seniors. Her work aims to enhance the quality of life for older adults by providing them with engaging and accessible activities.