Christina Blais, BA, CDP
Christina Blais is a compassionate senior care advocate and care manager whose career reflects both resilience and reinvention. Originally from Toronto, Canada she spent 13 years working in public relations as an account executive representing high-tech companies before stepping away from her career to raise her children in the U.S.A.. After returning to the workforce in 2017, Christina rebuilt her career from the ground up, progressing from a receptionist role to becoming a respected leader in senior care and dementia support. Today, Christina serves as a Care Manager at Arosa, where she works closely with seniors and their families to create individualized care plans, advocate for client needs, and help older adults age safely and comfortably in the setting that best suits them. Prior to joining Arosa, she held memory care leadership positions at Benchmark Senior Living and LCB Senior Living, where she focused on enhancing dementia care programs, supporting residents with cognitive impairment, and improving staffing quality by transitioning from agency caregivers to dedicated full-time teams. Her work is driven by a deep passion for helping families navigate the challenges of aging with empathy, dignity, and open communication. Christina holds a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Western Ontario and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP). She is also an active member of the Aging Life Care Association and remains involved with the Alzheimer's Association. Christina often describes herself as a “professional daughter,” someone who walks alongside families during one of the most emotional and complex stages of life, ensuring their loved ones receive the care, advocacy, and respect they deserve.
• Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP)
• Executive/Career Coaching
• Engaging in Persuasive & Credible Communications, Coursera
• High Performance Habits
• Landmark
• Associated Professional Member
• Western University- Bachelor's
• Oxford University, England -- Summer Study Abroad Program
• Humber College
• Advisor for Women in Leadership Program
• Executive Advisor
• Aging Life Care Association (ALCA)
• Alzheimer's Association
• Wish of a Lifetime
• Newton-Wellesley Hospital
• FriendshipWorks
• Kasem Cares
• The University of Vermont Grossman School of Business
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to just being who I am. I'm very ambitious and resilient, and I want to leave a legacy. I push myself each day to be better at my job, be a better person, be a better mom. That's just who I am, and now a better wife, now that I'm remarried. My husband supports me, and he's a true partner, so that makes a huge difference. I'm also very curious and continue to learn and maintain open communication, not only with the team, but also with marketing outreach and families. My original communication skills from 20 years ago with doing public relations have obviously continued throughout my career.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received was not to be afraid to move the needle forward—always ask for more, speak up, and challenge what needs to be changed.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Healthcare and specifically the senior care industry is growing exponentially and young people should be open minded to starting a career in this industry. Geriatric care, care managers, caregivers, nurses, doctors are all opportunities to pursue but only if you have the heart and soul for it. Otherwise why are you caring for others? My job as a Care Manager if fulfilling because I am helping people with their struggles and making a difference. Life is too short to not be doing what you excel at. I have finally matched my business expertise with my heart and that is why I go above and beyond in my profession.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest opportunity in the senior care industry is that the aging population is growing exponentially and we need qualified, warm-hearted, trusted professionals who want to make a difference in people's lives.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that matter most to me are leaving a meaningful legacy, staying ambitious and resilient, maintaining open communication, and advocating for seniors and their families. I also place a high value on strong family and partnership support. I enjoy spending time with loved ones, watching my sons play college football, reading, working out, golfing, watching movies, and making memories with my new husband.