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President/CEO tpearson@careproviders.org | 952-851-2487 Liaison to American Health Care Association Association legal matters Strategic alliances & strategic planning/mission implementation Membership recruitment & retention Overall Association operational management CARE-PAC
Vice President of Strategic Initiatives nmattson@careproviders.org | 952-851-2482 Workforce recruitment, retention & development Legislative & administrative advocacy Employment, HIPPA & labor issues
Vice President of Regulatory Affairs mshetler@careproviders.org | 952-851-2484 Regulatory compliance, survey guidance, & support for assisted living, home care, and clinical issues Liaison to Minnesota Department of Health Liaison to (NCAL) Membership recruitment & retention
Community Outreach & Workforce Navigator aali@careproviders.org | 952-851-2480 Project coordinator supporting employment of New Americans in long-term care on the following: Workplace assessments Facilitate connections to community-based resources Coaching to employers on career advancement Development of tools and best practices for employers Development and maintenance of referral processes
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
Senior Director of Advocacy kberndt@careproviders.org | 952-851-2498 Coordination of legislative & administrative advocacy Grassroots activity; member engagement CARE-PAC
Director of Public Relations & Communications lolson@careproviders.org | 952-851-2483 Member communications & crisis communications Job center Awards program & recognition 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
Social Media & Marketing Specialist llagro@careproviders.org | 952-905-2098 Development and implementation of social media strategies Management of social media marketing campaigns and content Business partner liaison Advertising, exhibiting, marketing and sponsorship opportunities
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: Workforce Council; CFO Council; Care Providers of Minnesota Foundation
Editor & Webmaster kmay@careproviders.org | 952-851-2495 Website curator & maintenance Publications editor
Director of Office Management nmccoy@careproviders.org | 952-851-2481 Administration of office Board of Directors liaison Committee appointments Human resources & personnel
IT Support Specialist nmyer@careproviders.org | 952-851-2497 Database management Hardware/software support Custom reporting
Government Affairs/Grassroots Specialist cpeterson@careproviders.org | 952-215-3773 House & Senate bill tracking Day at the Capitol support Committee support: CARE-PAC; Legislative Policy; LTC Imperative Steering
Membership Specialist ashafizadeh@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
Education Support Specialist atesfaye@careproviders.org | 952-851-2494 Support for events & education Registration for in-person seminars, webinars & workshops Committee support: Education Committee; Convention & Events Task Force; Quality Improvement Committee, Nursing Facility Regulatory Committee, Service Corporation