Wasilla, AK: August 22, 2022 – The Wasilla Area Seniors, Inc. Board of Directors is pleased to announce Marlene Munsell as the new WASI CEO. Marlene joined WASI as Assistant Executive Director in January 2019 and quickly established herself as a capable leader in non-profit senior services.

Before joining WASI, Ms. Munsell completed a highly successful, 28-year career with Walmart Stores, Inc., where she earned a reputation for outstanding work ethic, effective leadership, and firm commitment to overall team and business success. It was her approach to team-building as the foundation of success that marked her tenure as Assistant Executive Director at WASI.

Ms. Munsell holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Wyoming, and a Certificate of Non-Profit Management from the Foraker Group.

As Chief Executive Officer at WASI, Ms. Munsell will continue major initiatives outlined in WASI’s 2021 Strategic Plan, including construction of new, affordable senior housing at the Wasilla Senior Campus and creation of a new Adult Day Service in the Houston – Big Lake area at the Mid-Valley Senior Center. At the same time, she will manage the rapidly growing demand for existing senior services, including community meals at the Wasilla and Mid-Valley Senior Centers, and Meals on Wheels of the Mat-Su Valley. In the past year, WASI served more than 134,000 meals; the need will continue to grow.

Ms. Munsell said, “I am so glad to have this opportunity to serve. I am blessed that I can do what I love and love what I do. At WASI we believe in our motto: ‘Rooted in Dignity. Serving with Respect.’ Each day gives me a reason to do my best.”

Board President John Weaver said, “We are so pleased to have Marlene step into this new role at WASI. For years we saw her talent, drive, and skill as Assistant Executive Director. Now we look forward to working with her to further improve the system of senior care in the Mat-Su. Please join us in welcoming Marlene Munsell, our new CEO.”

At WASI, we believe Seniors deserve dignity and respect; and serving Seniors is our passion. All our efforts focus on helping Seniors achieve the quality of life they need, so they can remain in the home and community they choose.
We are always eager to meet like-minded people who want to improve our community. Please consider joining our staff, or volunteering, or simply support our mission with a tax-deductible contribution through our secure website at wasillaseniors.com.

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Non-Denominational Christian Worship

A traditional Christian worship service is held each Sunday in the Meeting Room at the WASI Senior Center at 11:30 am.  Everyone is welcome to join this service of praise, teaching and celebration.  WASI appreciates Rev. Priscilla Fulford, a WASI Lifetime member, who makes this worship service possible.