03/10/2022

Ohio Assisted Living Association announces new Executive Director

On Monday, the Ohio Assisted Living Association (OALA) announced Megan Kelley as the association’s new Executive Director. Megan will assume the role effective March 21.

Megan succeeds Jean Thompson, OALA’s first Executive Director, who provided excellent leadership and oversaw incredible membership growth until her recent retirement at the end of 2021. Jean will continue providing support and consultation to the Association.

Prior to her role as Executive Director, Megan spent nine years with National Church Residences, most recently serving as Vice President of Public Policy, Government Relations & Corporate Communications. In addition, Megan just completed a six-year term on the Ohio Ethics Commission. Prior to her work in senior living, she worked in private legal practice and in the Ohio legislature.