NCHCFA Selects 25 Emerging Professionals for the 2026 Institute for LTC Leaders

The North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association (NCHCFA) has selected 25 individuals to participate in the prestigious 2026 Institute for Long Term Care (LTC) Leaders.  

This year’s class represents a diverse group of emerging professionals from across the state, chosen for their exceptional leadership potential and dedication to the long-term care profession. The members of the 2026 Class of the Institute for LTC Leaders are: 

• Alexandra Adams, Administrator, Liberty Healthcare 
• Alisha Cook, Administrator, Saber Healthcare Group 
• Amanda Green, Administrator, Windsor Point 
• Annette Salisbury, SVP of HCC Regulatory and Quality Improvement, PruittHealth 
• Ava Ammons, Administrator, Eckerd Living Center 
• Caroline Flythe, Administrator, Edgecombe Health Center by Harborview 
• Caroline Mumford, Administrator, Greendale Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation  
• Cassandra Hames, Administrator-In-Training (AIT), The Davis Community 
• Christine Kirby, VP Clinical Quality & Regulatory, Maple Health 
• Elena Peek, Regional Business Office Manager, SanStone Healthcare  
• Erica Schacht, Administrator, Shoreland Healthcare and Retirement Center 
• Frederick Allen, Regional Director Business Development, Saber Healthcare 
• Garrett Saake, Administrator, SanStone – Camden 
• Haylian York, Administrator, UNC Rex Rehab & Nursing Care Center of Raleigh 
• John Becker, Director of Operations – North Carolina, CCH Healthcare 
• Karen Metcalf, Director of Workforce Management, Liberty Healthcare 
• Lisa Clairemont, Facility Director, O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center 
• Megan Freeman, VP of Culture and Engagement, YAD Healthcare 
• Melissa Cook, Administrator, Brighton Healthcare 
• Patience Osano, Administrator, Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center 
• Sekeithia Jones, Administrator, Liberty Healthcare 
• Sharon Adams, Director of Nursing, Trinity Grove 
• Tina Billings, Administrator, Autumn Care of Biscoe 
• Trenton Dorsey, CFO, Fair Haven Operating Company 
• Wes Summerlin, Administrator, Ascent Healthcare Management / Hilltop Health and Rehab 

“We are excited to welcome this new class of leaders who are already making a difference in their facilities and communities,” said Adam Sholar, NCHCFA President and CEO. “Their passion for quality care, dedication to their teams, and commitment to leadership development embody the mission and values of our Association.” 

The Institute for LTC Leaders is a year-long professional development program designed to prepare the next generation of leaders within the NCHCFA and North Carolina’s long term care community. Patterned after the American Health Care Association’s Future Leaders program, the Institute offers a robust curriculum that includes leadership training, goal planning, and an in-depth orientation to the work of NCHCFA. 

The program will begin with an immersive two-day leadership symposium and will continue with interactive learning opportunities throughout the year. Participants will engage with NCHCFA staff and Board of Directors members, receive curated leadership reading materials, and can showcase their growth during a graduation ceremony at the 2026 NCHCFA Annual Convention & Expo. 

Selection for the Institute is highly competitive, and this year’s class reflects NCHCFA’s commitment to developing leaders across a wide range of member organizations. 

For more information about the NCHCFA Institute for LTC Leaders or to learn how to apply for the next class, visit www.nchcfa.org or contact Eric Kivisto at erick@nchcfa.org or 919-538-4918.