Natalie MacDonald Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at LeadingAge PA

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April 15, 2026

MECHANICSBURG, Pa. (April 15, 2026)—LeadingAge PA has announced the promotion of Natalie MacDonald to Chief Operating Officer.

In her new role, MacDonald oversees operations, finance, and administrative functions while advancing partnerships that drive growth, alignment, and long-term value for LeadingAge PA and its members.

MacDonald brings more than 20 years of experience in the aging services sector and has been with LeadingAge PA since 2019. Throughout her tenure, she has played a key role in streamlining internal operations, supporting strategic initiatives, and strengthening the association’s strategic partnerships with focus and efficiency.

“Natalie’s leadership, insight, and relationship-building skills have made a tremendous impact on LeadingAge PA,” said Garry Pezzano, President & CEO of LeadingAge PA. “She has a unique ability to connect strategy with action, and this promotion reflects the value she brings to our team, our members, and the older adults they serve.”

In addition to her extensive communications, development, and marketing experience within the senior living sector, MacDonald was a CARF surveyor and a Resilient Leadership trainer. She earned her degree in Specialized Business from the PA Institute of Culinary Arts.

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About LeadingAge PA
LeadingAge PA is a trade association representing over 400 high-quality senior housing, health care and community services across the Commonwealth. These providers serve more than 75,000 older Pennsylvanians and employ over 50,000 dedicated caregivers on a daily basis. Services our members offer include Life Plan Communities/Continuing Care Retirement Communities, nursing homes, assisted living residences, personal care homes, LIFE providers, home and community-based services and affordable senior housing. LeadingAge PA advocates on behalf of our members at the state and local levels to influence positive change and affect a healthy vision for the delivery of quality, affordable and ethical care for Pennsylvania’s seniors. For more information, visit  www.LeadingAgePA.org.