On April 17, 2026, at Broward County’s ArtServe 2026 Impact Awards Gala, Jody Leshinsky, Life Enrichment Manager at John Knox Village was recognized as a Community Leader of Impact and honored as one of four recipients of an ArtServe Impact Award.

Jason Hughes, CEO of ArtServe, noted, “The Impact Awards are about celebrating the people who pour their time, talent, and heart into Broward County’s arts community.”

A lifelong arts advocate, Leshinsky has helped shape Broward County’s cultural landscape for more than four decades. She began her career with the county in 1981, and in 2016, she took over programming for the Pompano Beach Amphitheater, Pompano Beach Cultural Center, and other venues.

Since joining John Knox Village in 2022, she has continued to elevate the arts, leading a team that produces more than 200 arts and cultural programs each month—enriching residents’ lives and strengthening community through the arts.

 

 

About John Knox Village, Pompano Beach
John Knox Village (JKV) is an internationally award-winning Life-Plan Continuing Care Retirement Community located in Pompano Beach, Florida.

Founded in 1967, JKV is home to approximately 1,000 residents and offers a full continuum of care, from independent living to assisted living and skilled nursing, within a lush, botanical 70-acre campus.  JKV offers an upscale, enriching lifestyle within a supportive, stress-free environment. The community combines exceptional amenities with lifelong learning opportunities, innovative wellness programs, and services designed to nurture the mind, body, and spirit. Its dedicated team consistently delivers a forward-thinking approach to modern retirement living.

We invite you to learn more and experience our breathtaking campus, astounding amenities, the exceptional team, and our remarkable residents who are all part of what makes JKV extraordinary. Contact us today to learn more and schedule a personal tour.