--- title: MissionCare Collective description: MissionCare Collective Blog. (9) image: https://www.missioncare.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/missioncare-public/images/blog/open-graph.png --- [![](https://www.missioncare.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/missioncare-public/images/blog/feature-main-img.png) ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/female-disruptors-brandi-kurtyka) ## FEMALE DISRUPTORS: BRANDI KURTYKA OF MISSIONCARE COLLECTIVE ON THE THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO SHAKE UP YOUR INDUSTRY Recently, our CEO, Brandi Kurtyka, was featured as a disruptor in the care industry. You can read the full [Authority article here](https://medium.com/authority-magazine/female-disruptors-brandi-kurtyka-of-missioncare-collective-on-the-three-things-you-need-to-shake-ed3e877a248b) and below is a summary. Kurtyka believes that being a disruptor means challenging the status quo, asking the difficult questions, and having the courage to take a stand. She identifies three key factors necessary to shake up an industry... [ READ FULL ARTICLE ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/female-disruptors-brandi-kurtyka) ### The State of The Direct Care Workforce An Analysis of 67k Direct Care Workers [DOWNLOAD STUDY](https://www.missioncare.com/workforce-report-jan23) ![](https://www.missioncare.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/missioncare-public/images/blog/mcc-logo-white.png) ![](https://www.missioncare.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/missioncare-public/images/blog/nahc-logo-white.png) ### Recent Articles May 02, 2024 #### [ Balancing Act: Elevating Both Providers & The Workforce To Drive Systemic Change ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/balancing-act-crafting-a-fair-cms-rule-for-caregivers-and-providers) [As CEO of MissionCare Collective, I am privileged to work closely with both the workforce and HCBS providers nationwide. It's heartening to see CMS and the industry not... ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/balancing-act-crafting-a-fair-cms-rule-for-caregivers-and-providers) May 01, 2024 #### [ Compassionate Care: An Insight into the World of Home Care with Octavia ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/compassionate-care-an-insight-into-the-world-of-home-care-with-octavia) [The field of home care is a crucial aspect of healthcare that ensures elderly and vulnerable individuals receive the support and compassion they need. In an enlightening... ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/compassionate-care-an-insight-into-the-world-of-home-care-with-octavia) Apr 25, 2024 #### [ Inspiring Key Behaviors To Grow a Home Care Business ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/inspiring-key-behaviors-to-grow-a-home-care-business) [MissionCare Collective recently sat down with Christie Castro, CEO of ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/inspiring-key-behaviors-to-grow-a-home-care-business)[HomeWell Care Services Sarasota](https://homewellcares.com/in-home-care-fl-sarasota-fl180/) to discuss workforce strategy in home care. She shares how they are... Apr 17, 2024 #### [ myCNAjobs Proves Most Effective in Caregiver Retention, Analysis Shows ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/mycnajobs-proves-most-effective-in-caregiver-retention) [In a recent comprehensive analysis conducted by a prominent home care provider with over 300 offices nationwide, myCNAjobs emerged as the top recruitment channel for... ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/mycnajobs-proves-most-effective-in-caregiver-retention) Apr 16, 2024 #### [ Building a Connected Caregiving Team ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/building-a-connected-caregiving-team) [MissionCare Collective recently met with Jennifer Boylan, Branch Manager at BrightStar Care of Fort Wayne to discuss workforce strategy in home care. She discussed how... ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/building-a-connected-caregiving-team) Apr 09, 2024 #### [ White Labeling & Integrating CoachUp Care Drives Results ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/building-a-culture-of-appreciation-in-home-care) [MissionCare Collective recently sat down with JoAnn Iannetta, Director of Operations at ](https://www.missioncare.com/blog/building-a-culture-of-appreciation-in-home-care)[BrightStar Care of Hudson/Solon](https://www.brightstarcare.com/locations/hudson-solon/) to discuss workforce strategy in home care. She...