Our Educational Leaders
Lori Gdanetz
Amy Schlachtenhaufen
For Immediate Release
Deerfield Beach, FL: WCSI is announcing a leadership transition within its Education pillar. Dr. Lori Gdanetz is stepping down from her role as Director of Education and will continue contributing as an Education Consultant. WCSI is pleased to appoint Amy Schlachtenhaufen as its new Caritas Coach Education Program® Director.
Amy's appointment continues WCSI’s commitment to strengthening educational strategy, expanding learning pathways, and deepening the organization’s dedication to advancing Caring Science across global communities. We are so excited to welcome Amy into this new role. Her gifts and talents, including her strong technical abilities, her fresh energy, and her clear vision for the future, will strengthen our educational work.
"My heart is overflowing with love and I hold deep excitement for Amy as she steps into her new role with WCSI Amy brings with her an abundance of enthusiasm, love, and passion to support/co-create the continued evolution of all branches of the Caritas Coach Education Program®.
Congratulations Dear Amy! Know you are loved and supported on your new path"
"My heart is overflowing with love and I hold deep excitement for Amy as she steps into her new role with WCSI Amy brings with her an abundance of enthusiasm, love, and passion to support/co-create the continued evolution of all branches of the Caritas Coach Education Program®.Dr. Gdanetz has served with distinction, shaping key milestones in curriculum expansion, educator support, and the Institute’s overall academic impact. Since her directorship, the Caritas Coach Education Program (CCEP)® has grown exponentially - from 40 learners per year to 182. She developed a robust program evaluation process, presented to the Board a strong case for investment in faculty and the Canvas platform, and launched the first in-house Kaiser Permanente CCEP® with dedication and love. Her leadership has been instrumental in elevating the quality and reach of WCSI’s educational offerings.
"Dr. Lori Gdanetz exceptional in living out, authentic personal/professional Caring Science Educational
Scholarship, taking the programs to new heights. Her visionary, scholarly, personalized, operational leadership and commitment have elevated CCEP® to new standards of excellence.
Under her leadership as Director of Education, she has expanded national and global educational programs in the US and (with Global Director Dr. Hector Rosso), Spanish/Portuguese speaking countries, demonstrating ideals beyond the present, anticipating the future. Her unique and personal leadership and presence will inform and linger way forward as CCEP® continues under the very able and capable, exciting leadership of Amy Schlachtenhaufen”.
Scholarship, taking the programs to new heights. Her visionary, scholarly, personalized, operational leadership and commitment have elevated CCEP® to new standards of excellence.We look forward to honoring Lori at our November Summit, celebrating her contributions and the foundation she has built. The Institute expresses its sincere gratitude for her contributions and looks forward to building on this foundation under Amy's direction.
"As I step into the role of Caritas Coach Education Program® Director, I do so with humility and a deep commitment to honor our collective wisdom and knowing, while holding space for what continues to emerge within this sacred work."
P.S. Applications now being accepted for the November CCEP Cohort. Sign up by October 1, 2026!
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