Dr. Shadi Gholizadeh Honored for Leadership in Aging Research

Dr. Shadi Gholizadeh, Head of Quality and Clinical Development at TheKey, has been named a 2025 McKnight’s Women of Distinction Rising Star for her groundbreaking leadership in senior care. Drawing from a deep background in research and clinical psychology, Gholizadeh is shaping how TheKey delivers care by driving improvements in retention, satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. She leads the organization’s Scientific Advisory Board, uniting experts in neuroscience and geriatrics to modernize practices. Through mentorship, speaking engagements, and volunteer professorship at UCLA, she’s also pushing the entire industry forward. Her contributions reflect a commitment to evidence-based innovation that centers on the dignity and well-being of aging adults.