Meet the Leadership Team
Stephanie Small, Executive Director
Stephanie Small is the executive director of Leyland Community in Dorchester. As executive director, she is responsible for the overall operations and management of the community, overseeing the maintenance and resident services departments, and ensuring the highest quality of care to the residents. Stephanie has a bachelor’s from Williams College and a master’s in social work from Simmons College of Social Work.
Sophia Smith, Director of Supportive Housing Compliance and Occupancy
Sophia Smith is responsible for the oversight of property management services. She creates, implements, and upholds administrative policies, procedures, and rules that conform to HUD and local housing authority guidelines and best practices. Sophia ensures the highest quality of services are provided to all residents and has over 19 years of experience in property management. She is a Certified Property Manager CPM® and has obtained this designation through the Institute of Real Estate Management-IREM.
Kathy Labbe, Director of Community Life
Kathy Labbe is the director of community life at Leyland Community. She is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the resident life team and provides supports to residents and their families, ensuring that supportive services are provided to all residents. She is also the liaison with community organizations and partners and ensures a vibrant schedule of programming and activities.
Kathy has extensive experience working with older adults. She has worked in home health, geriatric care management, as well as in assisted living management. She is a Registered Nurse, has a master’s degree in management, and is a Certified Dementia Care Partner.
