PDHC at NAHC Advisory Council – National Association for Home Care & Hospice

Testimonials

Through the HHFMA Mentorship program I have had several formal and informal conversations with my assigned mentor. This has provided the opportunity to evaluate and achieve my career goals within the industry – like being appointed to the HHFMA Workgroup. The knowledge I have gained since joining the industry has been extensive and the HHFMA Mentorship program has played a major role in my career development. I will continue to contribute to the success of this initiative, including becoming a mentor myself.
RJ Gagnon, CFO, Androscoggin Home Health and Hospice
One of the most significant benefits of joining a professional organization, like NAHC, is the opportunity it provides to either be a mentor or to find one. As a previous “mentoree,” I am a huge advocate for the NAHC Mentorship program. I was blessed to gain Carolyn Fleistra as a mentor. Carolyn offered me the ability to learn the industry and association from someone who had worked in the industry at the executive level for years and someone who had been involved in the organization at a high level. She shared her experiences, shared tips, ensured I knew where to be, and above all, gave me a sense of belonging. I highly encourage anyone to seek mentorship
Summer Napier, President, Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC
When I first became a homecare executive, my predecessor and first home health & hospice mentor advised me to join HHFMA. “And never miss the Finance conference!” It was fantastic advice. The HHFMA has been a great source of current information over my career, and its mentoring program was a terrific additional benefit. I was fortunate to be assigned a wonderful mentor, Marcylle Combs. She answered my questions, introduced me to others, and helped me navigate all the resources available to members through NAHC and the HHFMA. I’ve also really enjoyed mentoring others over the years. If you are new to the HHFMA, a mentor can help you optimize your membership. If you are experienced, serving as a mentor is a wonderful way to give back to the homecare and hospice community.
Carolyn Flietstra BSN RN, Executive Vice President (Retired), Christian Living Services
The HHFMA Mentorship program has provided me with a great professional relationship with someone outside of my own organization. My mentor has been a great sounding board and someone I can reach out to as for insight and guidance related to professional development, speaking opportunities, educational resources and especially career aspirations. We often work together to discuss both financial and regulatory changes that will impact the home health and/or hospice industries. I cannot stress enough the value I have received being in the HHFMA Mentorship program and plan to become a mentor myself.
Mike Simione, Director of Cost Reports, SimiTree Healthcare Consulting

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Brittnei Salerno, Chairman

President/CEO
La Jolla Nurses Homecare
2223 Avenida de la Playa, Suite 120
La Jolla, CA 92037
Phone: 858-454-9339
britt@lajollanurseshomecare.com
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David Totaro

Chief Government Affairs Officer
BAYADA Home Health Care
Philadelphia, PA
www.bayada.com

Nicholas Oliver, MPA, CAE

Executive Director
Rhode Island Partnership for Home Care
24 Corliss Street, Unit 6603
Providence, RI 02904
www.riphc.org

Cris Toscano

Chief Operating Officer, Skilled Nursing
BAYADA Home Health Care
99 Cherry Hill Rd Ste 220
Parsippany, NJ 07054-1102
Ctoscano@bayada.com
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Sheila Davis

Senior Vice-President, Area Operations
Always Best Care Senior Services
1406 Blue Oaks Blvd. Suite 100
Roseville, CA 95747
916.796.0140
sdavis@abc-seniors.com

Jeffrey Salter

Founder/CEO
Caring Senior Service
201 East Park Avenue, Ste 200
San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: 210.757.4650
jeff@caringinc.com
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Brandy Shifteh

Regulations/Compliance Management
MatrixCare
10900 Hampsire Avenue South, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55438
brandy.shifteh@matrixcare.com
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Maxine Hochhauser

President of Home and Community Based Services
LHC Group Inc.
lhcgroup.com
(800) 489-1307
maxine.hochhauser@lhcgroup.comM
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C. Sam Smith

CEO/ President
BRC Access Care, Inc.
Lincolnwood, IL
224-386-5122
sam@betterresidentialcare.com
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Mike Young

SVP, Payer Relations and Government Relations
Aveanna
400 Interstate North Parkway, SE, Suite 1700
Atlanta, GA 30339
mike.young@aveanna.com
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Stephanie Johnston

President & CEO
Transcend Strategy Group
transcend-strategy.com
419.241.2247
stephanie@transcend-strategy.com
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Neal Kursban

CEO
Family & Nursing Care
1010 Wayne Avenue
Suite 1100
Silver Spring, MD 20910
nkursban@familynursingcare.com
www.familynursingcare.com
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Summer Napier

CEO-Owner
Healing Hands Healthcare, LLC
901 Indiana Avenue, Suite 665
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Phone: 940.432.0588
Fax: 940.432.0275
summer@healinghandshealthcare.us
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