Your 2024 Private Duty Advisory Council and Committees

March 7, 2024

In the dynamic realm of private duty home care, the guidance and expertise of dedicated individuals are paramount to driving progress and ensuring excellence. The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) 2024 Private Duty Advisory Council stands as a beacon of leadership and innovation within the private duty sector. Comprising esteemed professionals, the council oversees and advises on the strategic direction and initiatives aimed at advancing private duty home care.

Meet Your Private Duty Advisory Council Members:

• Josh Anderson, Ohio Health Care Association
• Sheila Davis, Always Best Care Senior Services
• Tabitha Dowd, CHN Healthcare Group
• Kristen Duell, FirstLight Home Care
• Stephanie Johnston, Transcend Strategy Group
• Neal Kursban, Family & Nursing Care
• Brandi Kurtyka, MissionCare Collective
• Jim Melancon, Aveanna Healthcare
• Bob Roth, Cypress Homecare Solutions
• Brittnei Salerno, La Jolla Nurses Homecare, Council Co-Chair
• Jeff Salter, Caring Senior Services
• Candyce Slusher, Slusher Consulting
• Sam Smith, Better Residential Care
• Melanie Stover, Home Care Sales
• Guy Tommasi, Corcoran Consulting
• Cris Toscano, BAYADA
• David Totaro, Hearts for Homecare, Council Co-Chair

Within the framework of the Private Duty Advisory Council, several subcommittees have been established, each with a distinct focus and mandate. These committees serve as vital engines of change, addressing specific areas of concern and spearheading initiatives to elevate private duty care standards.

1. Education Committee:

• Melissa Mendez, Paradigm
• Jessica Nobels, Nobility Care Solutions
• Candyce Slusher, Slusher Consulting, Committee Chair
• Melanie Stover, Home Care Sales
• Max Sufrin, Paradigm
• Guy Tommasi, Corcoran Consulting
• Cris Toscano, BAYADA

2. Membership Committee:

• Sheila Davis, Always Best Care Senior Services, Committee Chair
• Patti Lewis, Interim Healthcare
• Sam Smith, Better Residential Care
• Kim Wilkerson, SimiTree

3. Policy Committee:

• Greg Bean, Paradigm
• Tabitha Dowd, CHN Healthcare Group, Committee Chair
• Kristen Duell, FirstLight Home Care
• Lisa Ferden, Generations
• Brandi Kurtyka, MissionCare Collective
• Jim Melancon, Aveanna
• Kristen Robison, Angels of Care Peds
• Albert Simien, LHC Group

4. Governance & Nominating Committee:

• Josh Anderson, Ohio Health Care Association
• Stephanie Johnston, Transcend Strategy Group
• Neal Kursban, Family & Nursing Care, Committee Chair
• Jeff Salter, Caring Senior Services

As integral components of NAHC’s Private Duty Advisory Council, these committees collaborate closely to provide strategic guidance, develop resources, and advocate for policies that advance the interests of the private duty sector.

We recognize the importance of fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where diverse voices and perspectives are valued. Therefore, we extend an invitation to passionate individuals who are interested in contributing their expertise and insights to consider joining one or more of these committees.

Your participation can make a meaningful difference in shaping the future of private duty home care and ensuring its continued growth and success. Together, we can navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and uphold the highest standards of care excellence.

If you are interested in joining a committee or would like more information, please reach out to NAHC’s Executive Director of Private Duty, Kristen Wheeler at kwheeler@nahc.org .

Let us unite in our commitment to advancing in home care and empowering caregivers to provide exceptional services to those in need.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to excellence and for your support of NAHC!