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pcullen@careproviders.org | 952-851-2487 Liaison to American Health Care Association Strategic alliances & strategic planning/mission implementation Membership recruitment & retention Overall Association operational management
Vice President of Advocacy tpearson@careproviders.org | 952-851-2480 Coordination of legislative & administrative advocacy Association legal matters Employment, HIPPA & labor issues CARE-PAC
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives nmattson@careproviders.org | 952-851-2482 Workforce recruitment, retention & development Legislative & administrative advocacy AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards/Quality Initiative
Senior Director of Advocacy agarin@careproviders.org | 952-851-2498 Coordination of legislative & administrative advocacy Grassroots activity; member engagement CARE-PAC
Director of Research & Data Analysis tbergstrom@careproviders.org | 952-851-2486 Nursing facility rates, cost reports, payment systems & performance incentives Data collection and analysis (including financial and cost surveys) Medicare Part A payment issues Technology and eHealth
Director of Public Relations & Communications lolson@careproviders.org | 952-851-2483 Member communications & crisis communications Job center Awards program & recognition Social media Assisted Living Week / National Skilled Nursing Care Week celebrations
Director of Education & Events skapsner@careproviders.org | 952-851-2490 Development of in-person, online & on-demand education programs Annual Convention & Expo and Assisted Living Summit AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program
Director of Accounting skellen@careproviders.org | 952-851-2493 Association & affiliate organization(s) accounting & financial statements Member billing & accounts receivable Association budgeting Preparing & filing of all financial related reporting
Education Support Specialist llagro@careproviders.org | 952-851-2494 Support for events & education Registration for in-person seminars, webinars & workshops Committee support: Education Committee; Convention & Events Task Force; Regulatory Forum & Service Corporation
Management Services Specialist clingenfelter@careproviders.org | 952-851-2496 Regional council & forum support Leading4Life Fellowship Program support Foundation scholarships, silent auction & golf tournament support Committee support: Quality Improvement Council; Workforce Council; Reimbursement Council; Care Providers of Minnesota Foundation, and Technology Committee
Editor & Webmaster kmay@careproviders.org | 952-851-2495 Website maintenance & curator Publications editor House & Senate bill tracking Day at the Capitol coordinator Committee support: CARE-PAC, Legislative Forum; LTC Imperative
Director of Office Management nmccoy@careproviders.org | 952-851-2481 Administration of office Board of Directors liaison Committee appointments Human resources & personnel Business partner liaison Advertising, exhibiting, marketing and sponsorship opportunities
IT Support Specialist nmyer@careproviders.org | 952-851-2497 Database management Hardware/software support Custom reporting
Director of Assisted Living mshetler@careproviders.org | 952-851-2484 Assisted living, home care, clinical issues, compliance & support Liaison to National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Member recruitment
Membership Specialist swoods@careproviders.org | 952-851-2491 Database management including member updates, username & passwords Products & resources support Membership recruitment support Committee support: Assisted Living Licensure Task Force; HCBS Cabinet; Home Care Nurse Manager Council; and Home Care Providers Task Force