Following a deep dive to gain insight, ideas, and direction, Judson introduces our reinvigorated core values. These values that underpin Judson’s mission of bringing community to life have served as a consistent guidepost as we create an engaging society where older adults are honored for their experiences and live vibrant lives.
Judson is rooted in high-integrity care, community and transformative aging. Our premier cultural and educational programming affords opportunities for members to discover common threads and achieve their personal goals on their terms as they grow older.
We’re a community where every voice matters, ideas are encouraged, inclusion is celebrated and innovation is embraced. Our associates engage with residents daily, supporting them in attaining their health and aging goals. It’s the people serving people who make the difference.
Their voices are overwhelmingly present in these everyday operations at all levels as we move through
our journey, which will continue to shape our legacy and set the tone for tomorrow.
Our core values are centered on how we make a difference every day, and each of our six values define how we act on strategic goals.
Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and decisions, and following through on commitments.
Belonging: Valuing diverse perspectives and treating everyone with mutual respect.
Collaboration: Engaging with others to achieve shared goals.
Communication: Actively listening to learn and share with clarity and respect.
Innovation: Seeking creativity, curiosity and new ideas.
Integrity: Doing the right thing, every time.
Accountability means taking responsibility for your actions and their impact on those around you. It’s about owning your choices, following through on commitments, and being honest when things don’t go as planned. It shows maturity and a willingness to grow.
In work or in life, accountability builds trust. At Judson, when people know they can count on you to do what you say—and admit when you fall short—it strengthens relationships and helps everyone move forward together.
It encourages teamwork, respect, and better results.
Being accountable doesn’t mean being perfect. It means showing up, being honest, and doing your best—even when it’s hard. It’s how we learn, improve, and build real confidence in ourselves and others.
Click on the thumbnails above or on the links below to hear from Accountability Ambassador, Shannon Shepherd, Honorary Ambassador Jim Calhoun, and Judson Resident Mary Alice Valvoda, sharing their thoughts on what Accountability means
to them at Judson
Mary Alice Valvoda on trust, presence, and community At Judson Manor, accountability isn’t just a value—it’s something you can feel. Just ask Mary Alice Valvoda, Judson ambassador and founder of MAVZPIX, a photo art studio she runs from her Judson home. With her background in corporate training and her deep
Shannon Shepherd on leading with compassion and consistency In a community rooted in trust and understanding, accountability takes shape in everyday actions—both big and small. At Judson Manor, Shannon Shepherd, a supervisor in environmental services, leads a team that lives this value fully. “We are here as a team, and
