Finding Purpose Through Compassion
- Featuring: Jacqueline Smith & Alison Leras
- Date Submitted: Jan 23, 2025
- Location: California

Colleagues, Jacqueline (Jackie) Smith and Alison Leras, are medical social workers in Santa Rosa, CA. Jackie, initially aspiring to be a hairdresser, found her calling in gerontology after volunteering at a nursing home. Her and Alison's commitment to alleviating loneliness among seniors, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, underscores the importance of empathy and connection in their work. Edit credit: Alison Jacques
KEYWORDS:
- Jacqueline Smith
- Alison Leras