Ashleigh Conlon

Director of Human Resources

Ashleigh joined Galerie Living as the Director of Human Resources in November 2022. She brings 10 years of Senior Living experience to the organization Ashleigh obtained her SHRM-CP certification in Human Resources and has a true passion for working with seniors. She advocates for team members and enjoys applying her wealth of knowledge to grow associate relations. Ashleigh says she loves Galerie Living because of the unlimited opportunities to give residents so much more than the average senior living experience through exciting forms of innovation

Macey Blackwell

Human Resources Generalist

Macey has 20+ years of experience in the senior living industry. She has worked in various positions and discovered a passion for improving the quality of life, purpose, and services provided to seniors and their families Macey’s tenure as an Executive Director provided her with a profound experience in operations, management, and development. Macey also served as the Human Resources Assistant Director for county government. As her career weaved through senior living and local government, Macey discovered her intersection of passion and purpose at Galerie Living in 2023. Macey’s personal mission is to improve the quality of life, purpose, and services for all residents, families, and associates.

Fabrics & Fractals with Diana Venters

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Captivating visual applications of mathematics are found all around us. The Fibonacci Sequence [a specific sequence of numbers where each subsequent integer in the chain is found by the sum of the two previous numbers (1…1…2…3…5…8…)], naturally occurs in sea shells, flower petals, and even in the shape of hurricanes. Fractals are chains of repeating elements, and fractal patterns too can be found in nature Trees, mountain ranges, snow, and even copper crystals can form in fractal patterns. Even something as common as the hexagonal shape of bee hives naturally forms due to the geometric efficiency that shapes offer

Having immersed herself in the mathematics behind these occurrences and having been inspired to apply these fundamentals to something new, Venters found a brilliant outlet: quilting. She creates beautiful designs by drawing out patterns like fractals, simple geometric shapes, or even a physical proof of the Pythagorean Theorem. She even creates special designs that use the psychology and math behind optical illusions to create mind-bending displays. Then, she handpicks colorful fabrics and turns these designs into tangible works of art. Each piece has its own unique style, and each piece takes advantage of the natural beauty behind mathematical patterns.

Venters brought these applied displays of mathematics into the classroom, helping others to recognize the natural beauty behind the patterns and principles that she is accustomed to. She co-authors two books that showcase the quilts as fun ways to represent mathematical concepts, making math education more interactive and visually accessible. For her, offering curriculum and courses that respect the interaction between the arts and the sciences is incredibly important.

These quilts make math her own. The principles behind many of these designs have been understood for generations, but by applying them through art, she’s made them personal and unique. By sharing this outlet, Diana Venters has welcomed others to do the same.